Bamboo Flip Flops

Flip flops have been favorites of different civilizations for years and years, and they are still the most popularized sandals used by anyone in the world. They are practical and comfortable, this type of shoe is about six thousand years of existence, it can still be seen today in various murals, images and even tombstones from ancient Egyptian civilization.

The oldest example of a flip-flop is in the Museum-Britain, papyrus and was created around 1500 BC. At first we thought they were made of papyrus and palm fibers. Some had straps that covered the ankle and leg, while others had the classical concept that we know today.

In parts of Africa, they have been created in leather, in India, they used wood and in the plans of rice in Asia has been the material of choice. Some historians confirm that in Mexico cassava was used for this creation.

They have been called thongs because of the noise they seem to slap on the feet of the wearer. History reveals that the arrival of flip flops in America was the result of the Second World War, when soldiers brought from Japan as souvenirs for their relatives and themselves. The first seen, had a single fine and could easily break. In the 50s, the North American culture of new models with different materials such as rubber, making them particularly popular in the Internet community in California. They were first seen in Hawaii, with the arrival of surfers and Navy soldiers who preferred this type of shoe in their free time. They were easy to manufacture, simple and best of all, economic, knew the demand for this craze has been so great that the Japanese were suddenly the main distributors of flip-flops.

Today, they are like "little black dress", everyone has a pair, and some people have all the colors. This sandal is made of bamboo, leather, metal, rubber, and even cork. They are also known as thongs, for their own "Y", their designs range from classic colors to color prints and solids. Some are adorned with jewels, beads, bows, borders and medallions. If at first they had only one dish, you can now find the platform and other types of support on this type of shoe sole, but perhaps one of its best features is in hot climates, flip flops are never out of style and can be worn throughout the year. Some brides are ordering their white pair of comfortable walking down the aisle on their big day.

You do not have to wait until summer to enjoy the comfort of your new flip flops, adventure and wear them for a day of shopping with friends, or even a date for the movies because they were adapted your needs, there are flip flop heel and toe for a special occasion dress and flat sandals for a more casual.