In this issue, we focus on “tongue sandals” with their rough, attractive mood, and pick up models recommended for adults!
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Tongue sandals” with a rough, beesan-like design
Tongue sandals” are characterized by a simple structure in which the thumbs and forefingers are held together by a support point called a “snout,” and since there is little overlap with the instep, they have gained popularity as an item with a relaxed feel. The name “tong sandals” comes from the V-shaped “tongs” used in bakeries to pick up items. Until recently, tong-type sandals were often rough designs such as flip-flops (rubber sandals), but nowadays, various brands are offering beautiful items that match elegant outfits.
Were thong sandals born from traditional Japanese footwear?
The history of tongue sandals has a deep connection with traditional Japanese footwear. Japanese traditional footwear such as zori (Japanese sandals), geta (Japanese wooden clogs), and yukideta (snow shoes), which were made in the shape of what we now call sandals, were the mainstay of Japanese footwear. It was not until after World War II that these sandals crossed the seas. An American who had come to Japan to help rebuild Japan after the war developed flip-flops based on the idea that “Japanese sandals are less steamy when walking on the beach and easier to remove sand and put on and take off. They were later exported to Hawaii, where they evolved into today’s ” tongue sandals,” which are now a popular item overseas as well.
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