The toe sandals, also known by the name Thong sandals or toe ring sandalsis a particularly old variant of the shoe base sandal and its current version goes back to the Geta sandals and Zori sandals from Japan as well as toe sandals from ancient Egypt. In the 21st century this acquired traditional sandal shape Their new popularity is due to the appearance of thong sandals, which are sold under the name of flip flop and which have long been worn in their expression by the water.
A brief overview of the thong sandals
Thong sandals are similar to classic sandals made of a simple sole that is held on the foot by straps. These straps are each brought at one point from the outside into the middle of the upper sole area between big toe and second toe and usually connected to the rest of the shoe with a toe bridge or directly through a hole in the sole.
Thereby the sandal is made by means of the straps above the front footrest and held by the toes on the foot and is very easy and quick to put on or take off. Depending on the model, additional straps are added to the instep or the restraint systems, which offer more support.
It is precisely because of these properties that sandals with toe bridges are also being criticized and affect them Harmful to the holding device Put on high heels for an hour.