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My son's friend Sophia has a nicely tattooed set of rosary beads around her ankle. It finally occurred to me to ask her if I could take a snap of it this evening. I decided that leaving the flip-flops on made for a better photo.
Flip-flops (also called zōri, thongs, jandals, "go-aheads", slappies,or a variety of other names throughout the world) are a type of open-toed sandal typically worn in casual situations, such as outside or at the beach. They consist of a flat sole held loosely on the foot by a Y-shaped strap that passes between the first and second toes and around either side of the foot. They may also be held to the foot with a single strap over the front of the foot rather than a thong. The name "flip-flop" originated because of the sound that is made by slapping between the sole of the foot and the floor when walking.
This style of footwear has been worn by the people of many cultures throughout the world, originating as early as the ancient Egyptians in 4,000 B.C. The modern flip-flop descends from the Japanese zōri, which became popular after World War II when soldiers returning to the United States brought them back. They became popular in casual settings during the 1960s, 1990s, and 2000s, and some varieties have even found their way into more formal attire, despite criticism.
This footwear has a number of terms around the world. In India and Pakistan, flip-flops are commonly known as hawai chappal (हवा चप्पल), which literally translates from Hindustani as "air sandal". The Japanese wear similarly designed, traditional straw sandals known as zōri. Throughout the world, they are known by a variety of other names, including dép tông or dép xỏ ngón in Vietnam, chinelos in Brazil, Jandals (short for "Japanese sandals") in New Zealand, japonki in Poland, sayonares (σαγιονάρες) in Greece, Schlapfen in Austria, slippers in Hawai'i, slops in South Africa, thongs in Australia, tsinelas in the Philippines, and vietnamki in Russia and Ukraine.
Thongs made of polyurethane have caused some environmental concerns — since polyurethane is a number 7 resin, they can't be easily discarded or they will be in landfills for a very long time. Due to these concerns, some companies have begun to sell flip-flops made from recycled rubber, such as that from used bicycle tires, or even hemp. In response to environmental concerns, some companies offer a recycling program for used flip flops.
I rounded up all of my shoes in the house, 28 pairs in all. Here's how they break down..
19 will be kept
2 have been worn out
2 pairs gave me such bad blisters the first time I wore them that I haven't put them on since (but in one case they were just too pretty to throw away)
1 caused me an elbow injury last time I put them on
1 are hand me downs from my mum
1 pair used to light up
1 pair have never been worn (because I got pregnant and gave up heels straight away)
I've just realised there's a pair missing! They are much the same as the sensible black strappy ones only more sensible!
ODC. Symbol. This pair of shoes is a symbol of youth. Mismatched colors, and decorated with small balloons. A style for the young!
How to turn a Cheap pair of Flip Flops into cute ones...with ribbon, trim , lace..or what ever you like...All you need is a hot glue gun and your decorations...this pair is all pink..I pin everything on than I go back and glue them down..(size 3 little girls) Anything the size of the straps work !! I buy Flip Flops for $1 - $2.50 a pair..make the to match a Dress to a swimsuit.....
Wow, my feet are ugly. I wear my monkey flipflops at lunch and on break. I don't think the library world is ready for monkey flipflops.
The fourth in a series of stencils I've seen around USC. This is my least favorite because unity makes me think of collectivism.
Vamos torcer juntos? Esse chinelinho vai deixar você de pé quente.
É feito de algodão de bolinhas e possui dois broches de feltro.
Em ano de Copa do Mundo é assim... verde e amarelo dos pés à cabeça!
See the beautiful Face to match these beautiful toes..
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They've taken me from Japan, up and down Thailand and Cambodia, around England in the summertime, all about Spain and even Australia, but they finally died in Marseille after 4 years of sturdy service. I'm not usually a name brand kind of fellow, but I'd get another set of these in a heartbeat, despite the leather burning the hell out of the soles of my feet on those hot walks. Better than those stupid Brazilian rubber flip-flops anyday!