Friday Shoe History Corner: Flip-flops for a king
posted by: Shomore in General on July 27th, 2007
Here are the ultimate status symbol flip-flops. I can’t imagine many people would be able (or want) to wear flip flops with such heavy, ornate gold figurines attached to the strap. They must have been used on special occasions where limited movement was required.
Source: Bata Shoe Museum
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September 06, 2010 at 11:58 pm, Liz said:
What about the history of Stephen Bonanno Sandals!? The website has lots to look at and learn about what quality means ~ Be sure to ask you local retailers if they could carry Stephen Bonanno Sandals!
April 04, 2010 at 4:31 pm, Animal flip flops said:
Hi
Last sunday i have visited a shoe store. There were lots of collection of animal flip flops. I think animal flip flops are also a status symbol