From Head to Toe, OluKai and melin Have You Covered

Originally posted on SURFER | By Jake Howard | Last updated Jun 27, 2025 2:48 PM ET

For those living the beach life, a trusty pair of slaps and a good lid are summer essentials. And because guys like Eli Olson, Mark Healey and Maddix Alotis aren't exactly known for holding back, the new, limited-edition collab between Island-inspired sandal maker OluKai and tech headwear leader melin, has it all.

Featuring OluKai's Ulele sandal and melin’s iconic Odysea HYDRO hat, the attention to detail is everything in this salt water-friendly collab. Not your dime store flip-flops, the Ulele sandal features quick-drying straps, anatomical footbed, and grippy, durable rubber outsoles and all the quality craftsmanship one expects from an industry leader like OluKai. Meanwhile, the Odysea HYDRO hat is made with a water-repellent exterior, moisture-wicking liner, antimicrobial sweatband, and comes complete with melin's signature Hidden Besom Pocket and exclusive OluKai artwork -- perfect for long days under the summer sun.

“This is a collaboration rooted in shared values and a ton of respect and gratitude,” Brian McDonell, Co-Founder and President of melin, shared in a press statement. "Together, we wanted to create something minimal and versatile, utilizing black and white wearable colors and a powerful statement for our communities to fly proudly based on our alignment on the importance of family.”

Repping the new collab are Olson, Healey and Alotis, who's years chasing swells and thriving in heavy water define not only the quality of the products, but the how important connections and community in the water and on the beach are.

"Ohana is built through shared experience, deep connection, and the people who have your back—always," Olson shares.

Launching today, the collab is now available online and at select retail locations around the U.S.

This article first appeared on SURFER and was syndicated with permission.

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