Our verdict
Treat your feet to a soft and comfy slip-on this summer with Hilo Stretch. This slide-on-easy slip-on from Ariat is light on the foot and light on the wallet too! The durable canvas upper is available in eye-catching colorways that are sure to match your bright and funky outfits for the sunny weather.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Unmatched comfort
- Easy slip-on entry
- Very supportive
- Durable upper
- Compliment-magnet
- Affordable
Cons
- Laces cut into the feet
- Needs break-in
Who should buy Ariat Hilo Stretch
Buy Hilo Stretch if you are:
- Looking for a chic and comfortable slip-on for summer.
- In need of a light and supportive kick for casual occasions.
- Shopping for a durable yet budget-friendly sneaker.
Who should not buy it
Switch to Hey Dude Wally Free for a zero break-in slip-on. Scholarship also has unproblematic and functional laces. For laceless options, check out DC Villain and Merrell Jungle Slide Slip into style with Ariat Hilo Stretch.
Hilo Stretch is the king of comfort
Most reviewers testify that Ariat Hilo Stretch is very comfy. The sneaker is “super comfortable” once broken in, noted a sneakerhead. One reviewer who is on their feet for several hours every day also commended the comfort the kick provides. A sneakerhead who own more than 30+ pair of shoes even said that Hilo Stretch is “the most comfortable shoe [they] have ever worn.” If there is a king of comfort, “these shoes take the crown!” exclaimed another reviewer.
Merrell Jungle Slide
Several testers also praised how supportive the slip-on is. A sneakerhead pointed out that Hilo Stretch is “incredibly supportive for all-day wearing.” The kicks remain supportive on all sorts of surfaces from concerts to shavings in the cow stalls, they added.
So easy to put on and off
Ariat Hilo Stretch is a slip-on accompanied by an elastic lace enclosure. “The stretch-fit laces make it so easy to slip these on,” shared another tester. According to sneakerhead, they love that you don’t have to tie and untie the laces because “when you are in a rush, it makes it very convenient.” But some testers noted that the laces are not helping to secure the fit. They also cut into the feet when being tightened, noted another reviewer.
Made of light but durable materials
The upper of Hilo Stretch is made of canvas fabric. This makes the slip-on very light on the foot. “These shoes are very lightweight and comfortable,” shared one tester. But aside from being light, the upper is also durable. Several commenters praised the durability of the slip-on. According to one reviewer, after wearing the kicks a few times, the upper “holds up well.”
Merrell Jungle Slide
Ariat Hilo Stretch is a stylish slip-on sneaker, according to the reviews. Several reviewers said they always receive compliments whenever they wear the kicks. According to a sneakerhead, they “always seem to come back to these” when looking for a pair of sneakers to match their outfit.
One special edition
The average cost of slip-on sneakers with laces is $133, based on the Stefoy-les-lyonShops database. This makes the Ariat Hilo Stretch 40% cheaper. A pair of Hilo Stretch has a price tag of only $80, which is why one sneakerhead pointed out that “they’re not as expensive as other shoes that are supposed to be comfortable.”
