When it comes to time-honoured traditions of summer, picking out a perfect bikini is obviously the top priority for the season – getting a suitable pair of summer beach shoes is a close second. Among the most popular beach and poolside shoes of all time is the humble flip-flop. Flip flops are generally flat, backless sandals – one of the simplest shoes the world has ever known. The flat sole is held in place by a strap that runs along the toes with a simple V shape, anchored to the sole between the first and second toes.
Flip flops are made from many materials, most popularly a combination of rubber, nylon and foam. The sandals have been popular for centuries and as such, flip-flops have many different names around the world. The flip flop is one of the most versatile shoes known to all humanity, designed to provide cheap footwear for farm workers in developing countries, as well as produced by big-name fashion companies for men, women and children to wear during warmer weather. These sandals are comfortable, despite their lack of support for the arch of the foot or the ankle, and always popular during the summer.
Many swimwear designers produce bikinis and matching flipflops, others produce a few pairs of flipflops to coordinate with their whole collection of bikinis, tankinis and one-piece swimming suits. Popular flip-flops by leading designers include: Paradise Cove Flip Flops by Juicy Couture; Retro Surf Flip Flops by D&G; and Quicksilver’s Roxy flip flops. Some designers make an effort to produce more formal flipflops that are suitable for more than just a day at the beach. Some of these dressier flip-flops are designed by Prada, Burberry, Juicy Couture, Cole Haan, Ralph Lauren, Josef Siebel and Kate Spade.
Buying flip flops online is usually simple, but because ultimately flipflops are shoes, some retailers charge more for shipping than others – so beware of hidden fees. Also, make your online flip-flop purchase from a retailer with a clear and flexible return policy to avoid disappointment.
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