Maybe you used to spend entire summers barefoot, grass beneath your feet and not a sandal or sneaker in sight. But now you’re an adult, and when not wearing shoes is not an option, go for the next best thing.
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Tip Top Flip-Flops: Our 16 Favourite Designs.
Netrix Post Mens Sandals by Clarks:
Netrix Post Mens Sandals by Clarks: These all-terrain flip-flops feature a jagged rubber sole for extra grip, a dual density EVA footbed for extra comfort, and oiled black leather straps that will wear with time for extra street cred. clarks.co.uk
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Passport to Prana by SWAMISZ:
Passport to Prana by SWAMISZ: Reportedly so comfortable, it’s like not wearing any shoes at all – or even better. SWAMISZ says the patented toe plug is designed to hit a pressure point right between the toes, helping to reduce tiredness and boost concentration. And they don’t stop there: these fair-trade-certified shoes are handmade in India from renewable natural rubber. passporttoprana.com
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Tip Top Flip-Flops: Our 16 Favourite Designs.
Baby Pica-Pau by Havaianas:
Baby Pica-Pau by Havaianas: Made by a Scotsman and popularised by Brazilians, Havaianas pioneered the rubber flip-flops trend way back in the ‘60s. Today, they’re synonymous with shoes that are comfy, eye-catching and durable, like these cute Snoopy sandals for kids. havaianas-store.com
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Tip Top Flip-Flops: Our 16 Favourite Designs.
Whipstitched Flip-Flop by Jack Rogers:
Whipstitched Flip-Flop by Jack Rogers: The beauty of these iconic sandals – fabled to have been invented when Jackie Kennedy commissioned her personal cobbler to recreate a design she found on the Isle of Capri – is their effortless class. Wear them with jeans, a dress, even a bikini: you just can’t go wrong. shop.nordstrom.com
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Reef-R Stash by SlotFlop:
Reef-R Stash by SlotFlop: A sandal with a secret, SlotFlops feature a small compartment in the sole of each shoe large enough to stash credit cards, money and a flat key (waterproof card sleeve included). Ride the waves or nap in the park without worrying about your valuables. slotflops.com
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Tip Top Flip-Flops: Our 16 Favourite Designs.
Strap Shoe Mix & Match by Lindsay Phillips:
Strap Shoe Mix & Match by Lindsay Phillips: For the fashionista with a fabulous wardrobe (or just commitment issues), these clever flip-flops let you swap out the straps as often as you like. lindsay-phillips.com
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Tip Top Flip-Flops: Our 16 Favourite Designs.
Sexi Flip by Crocs:
Sexi Flip by Crocs: Slip into something more comfortable with these unconventional kicks that have the breeziness of flip-flops but the secure fit of sandals. crocs.co.uk
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Tip Top Flip-Flops: Our 16 Favourite Designs.
Blue Map by Gandys:
Blue Map by Gandys: Brothers Rob and Paul Forkan are on a mission for orphans, by orphans. Having lost their parents in the Boxing Day tsunami, the two are now reaching out to help children across the globe gain access to essentials like food and education. Their method? Selling their braided-strap flip-flops inspired by Gandhi’s famous footwear. gandysflipflops.com
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Tip Top Flip-Flops: Our 16 Favourite Designs.
‘Geranium Madras' Sandals by Visconti et Du Réau:
‘Geranium Madras’ Sandals by Visconti et Du Réau: Expectations are bound to be high for an Italian-French design duo, but Patricia du Réau and Marina Visconti are living up to their respective DNA with their latest footwear and handbag collection. We’re loving these whimsical winged shoes in bird-of-paradise hues. enes.be
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Tip Top Flip-Flops: Our 16 Favourite Designs.
John Doe by Sanuk:
John Doe by Sanuk: With straps and footbeds made of buffalo leather, these premium flip-flops look as smooth and smart as they feel. Here’s to keeping it classy, even with exposed toes. sanuk.com
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Tip Top Flip-Flops: Our 16 Favourite Designs.
FlipSidez:
FlipSidez: Don’t just leave any mark, leave your own personal stamp in these flip-flops with customisable sole imprints. Just don’t be surprised when they catch on, and the beach starts looking like a giant magnetic poetry fridge. flipsidez.com
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Tip Top Flip-Flops: Our 16 Favourite Designs.
Reef Mens Fanning Flip-Flop:
Reef Mens Fanning Flip-Flop: Another pair of shoes with a trick up their um, sole, these Reef sandals feature a “heel airbag” and so-called “Thirst Quenching Technology” – AKA a bottle opener on the bottom of the shoe. Just another way to keep thirst at bay in a pinch.cotswoldoutdoor.com
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Tip Top Flip-Flops: Our 16 Favourite Designs.
Ipanema 'Ana' Flip-Flop:
Ipanema ‘Ana’ Flip-Flop: Pair your best bikini with these shimmery sandals sporting an on-trend geometric patterned strap. Simple yet sassy. shop.nordstrom.com
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Tip Top Flip-Flops: Our 16 Favourite Designs.
Reef Current by Reef:
Reef Current by Reef: You had us at “contoured, compression-moulded EVA footbed”. These guys are designed like cushions for your tootsies and made waterproof for going seaside, lakeside or poolside, as the case may be. shop.reef.com
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Tip Top Flip-Flops: Our 16 Favourite Designs.
'Fifi' Flip Flop by Kate Spade: Don
‘Fifi’ Flip Flop by Kate Spade: Don’t want to spring for one of those pricey handbags? Slip into the designer look with these flip-flops – ideally with matching flamingo-pink nail polish. bloomingdales.com
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Tip Top Flip-Flops: Our 16 Favourite Designs.
Custom Imprint Flip-Flops:
Custom Imprint Flip-Flops: Tired of the same old tired-looking flip-flop designs with dolphins and sharks? Engineer your own by adding a photo, design or custom message, or create a completely personalised gift for your beach-going friends. printerstudio.com
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