Flip-flops have come a long way.

[look 171]

I have a pair of Keen's for the past couple years. Love them because of the anatomical support. Have fooking flat feet sucks

https://www.zappos.com/p/keen-kona-flip-olive-drab-plaza-taupe/product/8075444/color/943243?utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla_g&utm_campaign=876173486&utm_term=pla-__iv_p_1_g_52535055988_c_205272877874_w_pla-930097458133_n_g_d_c_v__l__t__r__x_pla_y_15872_f_o nline_o_52854425_z_US_i_en_j_930097458133_s__e__h_ 9030984_ii__vi__&utm_content=52854425&zap_placement=&_ivgu=c9ee60b5-5b31-45be-ba26-032a42368aae

[Joe Bob]

Rainbow leather flips. Haven't worn a shoe in two years.

[Norm K]

Originally Posted by RNajarian

I still remember when Flip-Flops were called Thongs.

I knew them only as thongs until I entered Marine Corps boot camp in 1974, when I was introduced to the name "shower shoes".

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[flatbutt]

A certain age group will recognize these

[Evans, Marv]

Originally Posted by RNajarian

I still remember when Flip-Flops were called Thongs.

Before they were called "thongs," I remember when they were called "zorries." At least in the area I lived at the time - San Joaquin Valley, CA.

[WPOZZZ]

Originally Posted by Evans, Marv

Before they were called "thongs," I remember when they were called "zorries." At least in the area I lived at the time - San Joaquin Valley, CA.

Old school Japanese terminology. In Hawaii, we just call them slippahs.

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by Evans, Marv

Before they were called "thongs," I remember when they were called "zorries." At least in the area I lived at the time - San Joaquin Valley, CA.

Yup. My 100% Japanese family called them "Zohts" (pronounced like "z-oh-ts". Because Zories didn't sound funny enough I guess.

Of course I was such a smart ass kid, I called them Jap Flaps. I'm still a smart ass and I still call them that.

[pavulon]

Anyone else feel like those things are trying to saw your great toe clean off?

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by rusnak

I called them ......s.

I was schooled (quite harshly, but eloquently) by a (very pretty, very smart) Japanese woman back in the '90's.
Flip flops it is, then.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by look 171

Crocs brand flip flops.

Oh no, no traditional crocs for me. My youngest has been wearing them since he was about 3 and he's always have a pair, even today. My wife now started to wear them. My sister and her people, from doc to nurses, at the hospital all swears by them. I don't see the attraction? Any foot health benefit? I put on my kids and its feels like any other shoe to me.

OK got it.

Crocs have always felt like they had more cushion than other shoes I have worn. That's about it.

I had a bout of PF a few years ago and have to say wearing my Crocs were a Godsend!

I haven't bought any new ones in quite a while though. I still have plenty of life left in what I already own. The skechers slip ons with memory foam are what I mostly wear now. Flip flops around the house - while not working on stuff....

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

I was schooled (quite harshly, but eloquently) by a (very pretty, very smart) Japanese woman back in the '90's.
Flip flops it is, then.

Yeah and if you did call them "zoh-dies" (correct pronunciation) I'm pretty sure she would have died from surprise.

[Pazuzu]

Ehrm...

The other option is to wear shoes, like an adult.

[Joe Bob]

Yeah....follow the phelmn...

[Cooper911SC]

TABS, TABS? What you got? 😁

Tevas and Moccasins over here when not wearing Red Back boots…

[Jeff Hail]

Everyone who wears flip flops also has heel calluses to match.

[ZOO]

My go to are Chacos. I find the footbed of the Reefs and others too soft.

[mjohnson]

Originally Posted by ZOO

My go to are Chacos. I find the footbed of the Reefs and others too soft.

Heck yeah - Chacos are my golf shoes! (we're a little casual here). I'd probably even do a 5k in them, if I actually ran. They're heavy but worth it.

Closest I ever got was some of those Adidas-style swimmer flipflops. I just cannot do the toe-thong torture...

[GH85Carrera]

I remember in 1968 going into the store in Waipahu, Hawaii called Arakawas. It was a great store that sold everything from fine china, to firecrackers and lawn mowers and garden supplies, and clothing. They had a huge bin of flip flops for 12 cents a pair. The only difference was what color or size you wanted. They only lasted a few months on average before the center strap for your toes pulled out. It was not a big expense to get more.

I can remember many times my mom giving me a quarter and I rode my bike over there bought my new flip flops, and a bunch of candy.

[matthewb0051]

[3rd_gear_Ted]

My wife & I have been wearing Rainbow sandals from San Clemente for 50 years.
Sparky the owner is a cool dude and has a great gig going.