Something about Flip Flops

Flip flops are versatile, lightweight summer shoes. Country of origin footwear with a jumper between the thumb and forefinger of toe is not Vietnam. The images of such shoes can be found on cave drawings dating from the late stone ages. There is a possibility that they were invented in Ancient Egypt. Images of people in such shoes are on ancient Egyptian frescoes and the tombs of the pharaohs.

Many years ago, flip flops were made of palm leaves, rawhide and rice straw from the leaves of sisal plants. The oldest surviving flip flops made of papyrus leaves. They are in the British Museum.

Flip flops often wear at home or on vacation. Especially when you go to the beach, you cannot miss the men striped beach slipper. They can be worn with almost any summer clothing. However, despite the practicality, orthopedists do not recommend taking long walk with flip flops, especially flip flops on thin or hard sole, because the shock load on the foot, the ankle and the knee is magnified. Each step is accompanied by a strike on the feet, on them there are cracks, can develop inflammation and form a "heel spur".

When you purchase mens slippers, you should pay attention to the sole of a flip-flop, the sole must be flexible and lightweight, the straps are soft and not rough to the touch. The soles of such shoes can be not only rubber, but also of wood or made of special plastic. The straps that hold the sole may be of rubber, decorative cord or leather. Jumper between the fingers should be made of soft material or finished them to not RUB and do not irritate the skin. If the jumper is wrapped with plastic, these flip-flops are not worth buying, they'll definitely RUB.