Comfortable Thongs on Flip Flops

[Shomore]

I so frequently don't understand why beach shoes and summer flipflops have such uncomfortable thong parts. Even Havaianas, which are supposed to be so comfortable, bruise up the top of my foot. I want something that can maybe transition from shopping to the beach and vice versa, so I need to be able to wear it all day.

I was therefore thrilled to come upon a reasonably priced pair of fabric thong flip flops at Coup de Coeur in Fort Greene, designed by incredibly reasonable-in-general company Chinese Laundry. The <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2321118-10273706?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zappos.com%2Fn%2Fred irect.cgi%3Fq%3Dvz352691735z2%26zcj%3D1&amp;cjsku= 7541967136" target="_blank">style is the Diablo and is selling for $48.95 at Zappos</a>.

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Leather or terrycloth are also good options for the thong of the flipflops. Here's one by <a href="http://www.southmoonunder.com/bvc/jeffrey-campbell-leather-thong-flip-flop-white-135895WHT.html">Jeffrey Campbell for $39.00</a>. Sure, that's more than Havaianas, but they'll probably be on your foot longer because the thong is more comfortable.

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Got any suggestions for readers on flip flops with comfortable thongs that can take you from the beach to a casual dinner and shopping? Share them in the comments.