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Flip flops have become part of the fashion landscape as much as athletic shoes, jeans and t-shirts. Now, many kids wear flip flops all the time, replacing their athletic shoe trainers.

Volleyball players, basketball players and even boys and men wear flip flops or flip sandals.

Did you know that in the past flip flops were called thong sandals?

Finally a store that offers name brand sandals and shoes at great prices. Flip flops and flip sandals are the absolute craze amongst high school and college age girls (and boys too).

Crocs are out and Chacos are in - so if you are looking for a great holiday gift this year for a young athlete or a young at heart - check out the The Flip Flopper

The growth in flip flops has been part of a general change in fashion overall during the past twenty years, as it has become more casual overall for everyday events.

Customs such as casual Fridays and a loosening in what is considered appropriate office attire have made consumers more flexible about casual dressing.

The use of the word flip-flop for thong sandals is a modern term dating from the 1960’s that describes what is probably the oldest form of footwear still being worn (the term flip flap has been used in various echoic senses since 1529).

Flip flops have been around for at least six thousand years.

Labels: Flip Flop Sandals, Sports Performance Gear, Volleyball