This article is about the type of footwear. For other meanings, see flip-flop (disambiguation).
In footwear and fashion, flip-flops are a kind of flat, backless sandal that consist of simple soles held on the foot by a V-shaped strap that passes between the toes and around either side of the foot, attached to the sole at three points. In Australian English these are known as thongs. In New Zealand English they are known as jandals. In Hawaii, flip-flops are known as slippers.
A pair of well-used flip-flops
Flip-flops periodically become a fashion rage in the West: they are immensely popular as everyday casual shoes, especially with teenagers and young adults, and are now available in a wide variety of materials (leather, transparent plastic, rubber, wood, etc.) and price ranges from $50 to just under $2.
In many developing countries, especially in the tropics, rubber flip-flops are by far the cheapest manufactured footwear available. In some places, domestically-produced sandals are available for the equivalent of less than one US dollar, and, despite their disposable design, street vendors will repair worn sandals for a small fee. They are many poor peoples' only footwear, and hence are worn for a wide variety of tasks, including farming, construction, and other heavy manual work.
People claim that they are confortable and are the top shoe for teenage girls. Some seem to love them and wear the sandals everyday.
The term "flip-flop" derives from the rhythmic slapping noise that the sandals make while slapping against the wearer's heels as he or she walks.
Some of examples of flipflop jewelry are flipflop earrings, flipflop bracelets, flipflop charms, flipflop pendants, flipflop necklace, and more flipflop goodness.
People like flipflop jewelry because flipflop symbolize the beach, vacations, and the laid back lifestyle.
Flipflop jewelry is a bit difficult to locate on the internet but if you look hard enough you can find a few dealers who sell jewelry with flipflops on it.
In footwear and fashion, flip-flops are a kind of flat, backless sandal that consist of simple soles held on the foot by a V-shaped strap that passes between the toes and around either side of the foot, attached to the sole at three points.
In some places, domestically-produced sandals are available for the equivalent of less than one US dollar, and, despite their disposable design, street vendors will repair worn sandals for a small fee.
They are many poor peoples' only footwear, and hence are worn for a wide variety of tasks, including farming, construction, and other heavy manual work.
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