Flip Flops

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.

© Summer Bikinis.co.uk 2007

Accessories


Chelsea Deluxe Flip Flop - Royal/ White
Chelsea Deluxe Flip Flop - Royal/ White
£2.00


Etnies Dyna III Girls Sandals
Etnies Dyna III Girls Sandals
£2.99


Etnies Chula II Girls Flip Flops
Etnies Chula II Girls Flip Flops
£2.99


Etnies Flats Girls Flip Flops
Etnies Flats Girls Flip Flops
£2.99


Etnies Nathalie Girls Flip Flops
Etnies Nathalie Girls Flip Flops
£2.99


Leopard print flip flops
Leopard print flip flops
£3.00


John Lewis Boy Stripe Print Flip Flops, Blue/Yellow
John Lewis Boy Stripe Print Flip Flops, Blue/Yellow
£3.00


John Lewis Boy Crab Print Flip Flops, Blue/Yellow
John Lewis Boy Crab Print Flip Flops, Blue/Yellow
£3.00


Assorted Print Slingback Flip Flops
Assorted Print Slingback Flip Flops
£3.00


Younger Girls' Strawberry Slingback Flip Flops
Younger Girls' Strawberry Slingback Flip Flops
£3.00


Black ditsy flip flops
Black ditsy flip flops
£3.00


John Lewis Girl Ahoy Stripe Print Flip Flops, Navy Blue
John Lewis Girl Ahoy Stripe Print Flip Flops, Navy Blue
£3.50


John Lewis Boy Paisley Print Flip Flops, Blue
John Lewis Boy Paisley Print Flip Flops, Blue
£3.50


John Lewis Girl Fairy Print Flip Flops, Pink
John Lewis Girl Fairy Print Flip Flops, Pink
£3.50


John Lewis Girl Bold Spot Print Flip Flops, Multicoloured
John Lewis Girl Bold Spot Print Flip Flops, Multicoloured
£3.50


John Lewis Boy Stripe Print Flip Flops, Green/White
John Lewis Boy Stripe Print Flip Flops, Green/White
£3.50


John Lewis Boy Skull & Crossbones Flip Flops, Blue
John Lewis Boy Skull & Crossbones Flip Flops, Blue
£3.50


John Lewis Boy Starfish Print Flip Flops, Blue
John Lewis Boy Starfish Print Flip Flops, Blue
£3.50


John Lewis Girl Dhalia Flower Print Flip Flops, Pink
John Lewis Girl Dhalia Flower Print Flip Flops, Pink
£3.50


Thomas & Slingback Flip Flops
Thomas & Slingback Flip Flops
£3.50


Multi-Stripe Flip Flops
Multi-Stripe Flip Flops
£3.50


Multi-Stripe Flip Flops
Multi-Stripe Flip Flops
£3.50


Hello Kitty Floral Slingback Flip Flops
Hello Kitty Floral Slingback Flip Flops
£3.50


John Lewis Girl Parrot Flip Flops, Navy/White
John Lewis Girl Parrot Flip Flops, Navy/White
£3.50


Hurley Puerto Rico Fade Sandal - Cyan
Hurley Puerto Rico Fade Sandal - Cyan
£3.99


Flip Flop Manicure Kit
Flip Flop Manicure Kit
£3.99


Bahama Tahitian Vanilla Flip Flop Air Freshener
Bahama Tahitian Vanilla Flip Flop Air Freshener
£3.99


Bahama Tropical Breeze Flip Flop Air Freshener
Bahama Tropical Breeze Flip Flop Air Freshener
£3.99


John Lewis Boy Skull & Crossbone Print Jelly Shoes, Blue
John Lewis Boy Skull & Crossbone Print Jelly Shoes, Blue
£4.00


John Lewis Girl Polka Dot Print Flip Flops, Pink
John Lewis Girl Polka Dot Print Flip Flops, Pink
£4.00


John Lewis Girl Polka Dot Print Flip Flops, Blue
John Lewis Girl Polka Dot Print Flip Flops, Blue
£4.00


Flip-Flop Swatter
Flip-Flop Swatter
£4.00


John Lewis Girl Polka Dot Print Flip Flops, Red
John Lewis Girl Polka Dot Print Flip Flops, Red
£4.00


Flip Flop Tray
Flip Flop Tray
£4.25


Flip Flop Tray
Flip Flop Tray
£4.25


Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Flip Flop Charm
Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Flip Flop Charm
£4.50


Ladies 8 Piece Pack Shoe Monkeys Strap Strips In 2 Colours Natural
Ladies 8 Piece Pack Shoe Monkeys Strap Strips In 2 Colours Natural
£4.50


Ladies 8 Piece Pack Shoe Monkeys Strap Strips In 2 Colours Black
Ladies 8 Piece Pack Shoe Monkeys Strap Strips In 2 Colours Black
£4.50


West Ham United Flip Flop - Pink - Girls
West Ham United Flip Flop - Pink - Girls
£4.99


Fun Tongs Men's Flip Flops
Fun Tongs Men's Flip Flops
£4.99


West Ham United Flip Flop - Pink - Womens
West Ham United Flip Flop - Pink - Womens
£4.99


Cupcake Flip Flop Nail Painting Kit
Cupcake Flip Flop Nail Painting Kit
£4.99


Etnies El Jefe 2 Flip Flops
Etnies El Jefe 2 Flip Flops
£4.99


Paisley print flip flops
Paisley print flip flops
£5.00


ONeill Script Sandal - White
ONeill Script Sandal - White
£5.00


ONeill Script Sandal - Black
ONeill Script Sandal - Black
£5.00


Quiksilver Echo Script Flip Flops
Quiksilver Echo Script Flip Flops
£5.00


Adidas Originals Sun Flip Flop
Adidas Originals Sun Flip Flop
£5.00


LILOU
LILOU
£5.00


Sequin Embellished Flip-Flops
Sequin Embellished Flip-Flops
£5.00


Adidas Originals Sun Flip Flop
Adidas Originals Sun Flip Flop
£5.00


Quiksilver Echo Script Flip Flops
Quiksilver Echo Script Flip Flops
£5.00


Adidas Duramo Slide
Adidas Duramo Slide
£5.00


Dunlop turquoie spot flip flop
Dunlop turquoie spot flip flop
£5.00


Girls white flip flop print t-shirt
Girls white flip flop print t-shirt
£5.50


Globe Dee Three Flip Flops
Globe Dee Three Flip Flops
£5.99


Etnies El Jefe 3 Flip Flops
Etnies El Jefe 3 Flip Flops
£5.99


Pale green printed flip flops
Pale green printed flip flops
£6.00


John Lewis Girl Flip Flops Stripe T-Shirt, Yellow Multicolour
John Lewis Girl Flip Flops Stripe T-Shirt, Yellow Multicolour
£6.00


Older Boys' Contrast Stripe Flip-Flops
Older Boys' Contrast Stripe Flip-Flops
£6.00


"Impaired Flip Flops"

£6.00


"Little Tikki Kids Flip Flops"

£6.00


"Julius Toes Flip Flops"

£6.00


"Little Impaired Kids Flip Flops"

£6.00


"Little Step Ladder Kids Flip Flops"

£6.00


"Scurvy Dot Flip Flops"

£6.00


"Julius Hearts Flip Flops"

£6.00


"Signature Julius Flip Flops"

£6.00


Just Married Flip Flops for Him
Just Married Flip Flops for Him
£6.99


Just Married Flip Flops for Her
Just Married Flip Flops for Her
£6.99


Quiksilver Molokai Sandals - Blue
Quiksilver Molokai Sandals - Blue
£6.99


Quiksilver Molokai Sandals - Brown
Quiksilver Molokai Sandals - Brown
£6.99


Just Married Flip Flops - For The Groom
Just Married Flip Flops - For The Groom
£6.99


Just Married Flip Flops - For The Bride
Just Married Flip Flops - For The Bride
£6.99


"Romance Yellow Womens Sandals"

£7.19


"Roxy Corp Pink Womens Sandals"

£7.19


"Romance Black Sandals"

£7.19


"Romance Coco Brown Sandals"

£7.19


"Romance White Sandals"

£7.19


"Flowers Girls Flip Flops"

£7.20


Flip-Flops
Flip-Flops
£7.25


Da Kine Ladies Freeride Ladies snow socks - Flip Flop
Da Kine Ladies Freeride Ladies snow socks - Flip Flop
£7.50


Roxy Britany Sandal - True Black
Roxy Britany Sandal - True Black
£7.50


Roxy Britany Sandal - Turquoise
Roxy Britany Sandal - Turquoise
£7.50


"Hello Moto Flip Flops"

£7.50


"Sublurb Flip Flops"

£7.50


"Los Dangerous Flip Flops"

£7.50


"Morphine Dreams Black Flip Flops"

£7.50


"Morphine Dreams White Flip Flops"

£7.50


"Jellyroll Flip Flop Sandals"

£7.50


"Straw Classic Flip Flops"

£7.80


LYDC London Handbag Charm - Flip Flops
LYDC London Handbag Charm - Flip Flops
£7.99


Quiksilver Beach In Sandals - Wht/Pnk/Blu
Quiksilver Beach In Sandals - Wht/Pnk/Blu
£7.99


Hurley One and Only Sandal - Cement
Hurley One and Only Sandal - Cement
£7.99


Ice Lolly Lip Gloss Sets
Ice Lolly Lip Gloss Sets
£7.99


Animal Ladies Swish Sandal - Rouge
Animal Ladies Swish Sandal - Rouge
£7.99


Animal Ladies Swish Sandal - White
Animal Ladies Swish Sandal - White
£7.99


Animal Ladies Swish Sandal - Azalea
Animal Ladies Swish Sandal - Azalea
£7.99


Animal Ladies Swish Sandal - Turquoise
Animal Ladies Swish Sandal - Turquoise
£7.99


Hurley Game On Sandal - Black
Hurley Game On Sandal - Black
£7.99


Hurley Game On Sandal - Chocolate
Hurley Game On Sandal - Chocolate
£7.99


Chelsea Deluxe Flip Flop- Boys - Royal/ White
Chelsea Deluxe Flip Flop- Boys - Royal/ White
£7.99


DVS Peso Print Flip Flops
DVS Peso Print Flip Flops
£7.99


White crystal flower flip flops
White crystal flower flip flops
£8.00


White jewelled Eva flip flops
White jewelled Eva flip flops
£8.00


Solarsoft Thong Junior Flip-Flops
Solarsoft Thong Junior Flip-Flops
£8.00


Grey jewelled Eva flip flops
Grey jewelled Eva flip flops
£8.00


Navy striped flip flops
Navy striped flip flops
£8.00


Purple swirl print flip flops
Purple swirl print flip flops
£8.00


Aqua beaded Eva flip flops
Aqua beaded Eva flip flops
£8.00


Peach flower trim flip flops
Peach flower trim flip flops
£8.00


Toe Post Contrast Stripe Flip-Flops
Toe Post Contrast Stripe Flip-Flops
£8.00


"Tysso Poo Flip Flop"

£8.75


"Tysso Glass Flip Flop"

£8.75


"Tysso Nails Flip Flop"

£8.75


Pussy Deluxe Shoes
Pussy Deluxe Shoes
£8.90


Animal Ladies Swish Sandal - Navy/White
Animal Ladies Swish Sandal - Navy/White
£8.99


Animal Ladies Swish Sandal - Black/White
Animal Ladies Swish Sandal - Black/White
£8.99


Volcom Mod 1 Creedlers Sandals - White
Volcom Mod 1 Creedlers Sandals - White
£9.00


Volcom Mod 1 Creedlers Sandals - Yellow
Volcom Mod 1 Creedlers Sandals - Yellow
£9.00