![](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0783/3649/files/Untitled_design_55_1024x1024.png?v=1481312378)
Flip-flops: Slaps, Zories, Thongs, or Slippers The Flip-Flops Revolution: From the 1940s Through Today It’s thought that flip-flops first debuted in America after World War II, when soldiers brought “zori” sandals home as gifts from Japan. As a result, there is a small population of America’s East Coast that still calls these sandals “zories”. Since then, the design of the flip-flop has been re-hashed to provide more comfort and durability than ever. For example, this hi-tech pair from OluKai features traction grips, an anatomically designed comfy footbed, a compression-molded EVA midsole and is vegan friendly. Sound It Out: If This Shoe Could Talk Did you know the word flip-flop is an onomatopoeia? It’s a name derived from the sound that an object makes. For example, the word “flip-flop” can be linked to the flapping noise that occurs when walking in
![](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0783/3649/files/Untitled_design_55_1024x1024.png?v=1481312378)
A Guide to Sandals, Flip-Flop, Slippah
![](https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/13438e3c-e174-483a-a889-c603c2adbef4.9d85d65902e78ad2a045b38ac1e84e0b.jpeg?odnHeight=612&odnWidth=612&odnBg=FFFFFF)
Woobling Ladies Flip Flops T-Strap Flat Sandal Beach Thong Sandals Lightweight Slides Shoes Women Vintage Slip On Black 7
![](https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/IupjqvTinTXK8okY5yujwWF7KiI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tal-flip-flops-test-clarks-womens-breeze-sea-amazon-bridget-annear-02-2-712a791a7b904755b924f07eecdb49ba.jpeg)
The 14 Best Flip-flops for Men and Women of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
![](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/260ArI38tUiw49rAOilA/media/64b92ed0a0b03f7145916732.jpeg)
Are you sandal savvy? – Our guide to summer sandals
![](https://laurenconrad.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Excerpt_2000-4.jpg)
The Summer Sandals Style Guide - Lauren Conrad
![](https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/OX-d9a-HCrR6B5-3Z4o-jXQPWu8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Best-Waterproof-Sandals-of-2023-social-511adb6e57a74fa7931b068dc730bf15.jpg)
The 10 Best Waterproof Sandals of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
![](https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/04/sandals-2048px-seychelles-1.jpg)
The 9 Best Sandals of 2024
![](https://expertvagabond.com/wp-content/uploads/luna-sandals-review-guide.jpg.webp)
My Luna Sandals Review: The Best Minimalist Sandals
![](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/a0/Buy-and-Walk-in-Flip-Flops-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/v4-460px-Buy-and-Walk-in-Flip-Flops-Step-2-Version-2.jpg.webp)
How to Buy and Walk in Flip Flops: 12 Steps (with Pictures)
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1327/1087/files/Vu3qZgYg.jpg?v=1639536102)
Your Guide To Choosing The Perfect Pair Of Sandals
![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gybXRIkoL.jpg)
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/lulu-fanatics/product/48072/1280/lululemon-reveal-tight-zen-expression-black-0001-276340.jpg)
![](https://img.joomcdn.net/dee331f11f4b78142ea5f0fc162c7aebcf8b10be_original.jpeg)
![](https://thecurvyranchwife.com/cdn/shop/files/Untitled_Artwork_4_0c78defa-cdfb-496e-a47b-09fd66d3d541.png?v=1675047594)