The glorious history of the shoe industry began precisely with the similarity of slippers worn in ancient Rome and Greece. In the middle of the 20th century, “flip flops” came to us, or rather, “Japanese sandals” invented in New Zealand. Now another name is popular - “shales”, reminiscent of a city in the Leningrad region, where they have been produced since the 1960s. Be that as it may, today every woman knows about all the advantages of a slap and slates. Finding a full replacement for shoes without a back and a toe is really impossible, because they are the very embodiment of convenience. But not everything is so simple in the world of this summer shoe, which seeks to become universal.
Limitations and Opportunities
This shoe is not intended for all types of activity: including long-distance walking, running, climbing a mountain, descending a steep slope, carrying heavy loads, gardening, playing sports, riding a motorcycle and a car. In addition, the dress code does not allow you to wear slippers in the office and at important events. Of course, they are comfortable for suburban and beach holidays, while visiting the pool, a short walk, relaxation after training.
It is necessary to periodically buy new flip flops to replace the old ones. Ideally, this is done when the shoes become unusable, as indicated by cracks on the outer sole and top, as well as the resulting deep dents from the fingers on the inner sole. Frequent changes are also needed in terms of foot health and hygiene.
Make a choice
Today it is easy to find a wide variety of models. For example, PUMA women's flip flops demonstrate the best qualities of this wardrobe item, a positive design and corporate identity. Moreover, the choice depends on several important factors.
- Right size: under no circumstances should your heel and toes hang.
- Convenience of design: cushioning and foot support to prevent leg and spine fatigue. When walking, Epic Flip V2 shales bend where needed, which provides EVA material. In addition, they have foot-fixing soft textile straps that do not rub the skin between the fingers and on the rise.
- Modern materials: EVA is a type of artificial rubber that has proven itself in the production of orthopedic and sports shoes. It has elasticity, resilience and lightness, as well as low thermal conductivity and resistance to decomposition, which protects the legs from fungus and bacteria. This high-tech material is used in the manufacture of all PUMA models.
- Appointment: from the pool to the street, but with a strict consideration for the specific place. Platform Slide Wns is transformed into platform shoes for everyday use.
- Trends. Design idea Leadcat bold – Bauhaus style, the philosophy of which is practicality and the absence of any pretentiousness. At the same time, slippers are decorated with one of the most original interpretations of the PUMA brand logo. Flip flops Leadcat Cherry Bombs’s.Tsai attracts with a combination of two prints: floral on a satin bow and camouflage on the sole, which looks attractive and provocative.
Slippers do not pretend to much, but they always have a place in our closet as a symbol of summer, comfort and freedom.