Flip Flops

Flip Flops

Know The Fascinating Story Behind Today’s Logo Flip Flops?

We all just love our flip flops! And while it seems like the phenomenon has really just taken hold among the masses over the last few years, the truth of the matter is that flip flops really have quite a storied background.

Did You Know…

•    Thongs, the inspiration for flip flops, have been standard-issue footwear for several millenniums?  In fact, it’s been observed in various studies that this form of footwear could date back anywhere from 5,000 to more than 15,000 years old.

•    Flip flops as we think of them today have modern origins dating all the way back to the 1930’s?  It’s a fact.  What would eventually become the phenomenon that we know as modern day flip flops began as a beach wear trend in New Zealand more than 70 years ago.

•    It was in the 1940’s or 50’s that the first rubberized version of flip flops were created?  The exact date and origin of this popular version of flip flops is debatable—but regardless, there’s at least a 50 year history here as well.  Who knew?

•    After they were introduced in the U.S. by servicemen post WW2, flip flops enjoyed a small degree of notoriety through the 1960’s?  From there, with steady growth in popularity, the rest of the story is history.  Can you imagine life without your favorite pair of “flips” today?

•    It’s been estimated that Americans alone currently purchase well more than 100 million pairs of flip flops per year?  Again, that’s just in the U.S. alone.  It’s safe to say that “wow” is all that can be said about this staggering stat!

The Latest Trend:  Logo Flip Flops

Nevermind the unique history—the latest trend in flip flops goes well beyond the traditional story.  Logo flip flops have become quite the rage with college crowd and beyond.  And if you think about it, this evolution was only destined to happen.

Logo flip flops, which are simply regular stylish flip flops that have been imprinted with a customized graphic logo or slogan, are absolutely a perfect way to build a little camaraderie or share some festive team spirit.  Able to be printed in batches at surprisingly reasonable bulk rates, sports teams, clubs, and other social organizations are all jumping on the logo flip flop bandwagon lately.

For some groups, custom printed flip flops are ideal to create just for fun—that said, countless organizations are also discovering that designing, printing, and selling their own custom logo flip flops has all of the components required to make a really successful fundraiser.  Others have found that “branding” their own fun line of footwear is ideal for gift giving and even for guest giveaways for a special occasion like a wedding or family reunion.

So what’s the last word on the popular footwear phenomenon?  It’s simple.  Flip flops are here to stay—why not consider having your own custom logo flip flops created today?

About the Author

Kathy Klossner is the manager of baguscustom.com, where you can find many useful tips, such as creative class reunion ideas and creative fundraising ideas.

What is the difference between platform and wedge flip flops?

Is there a specific ratio between the height at the front compared to the back?

And, if I have a pair of flip flops that are about 1 1/4" at the front and 2 1/2" at the back, are they considered wedge or platform?

You have wedge flip-flops, platforms are usually flatter (around 1.5 at the front and a tiny bit more at the back).

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