Womens Flip Flops

What Types of Women's Thongs Are Available?

Women's thongs, also known as flip-flops or jandals, are open-toe footwear featuring a strap that sits between the first and second toes. The main differences between styles are the strap width, toe shape, sole design and decorative details.

Classic Women's Flip-Flops

Classic thongs generally feature a Y-shaped toe-post strap and a flat footbed. City Beach stocks traditional designs from Havaianas, Billabong, Rip Curl, Roxy and other surf brands. These styles are commonly worn with swimwear, casual shorts and beach clothing. Check the individual product's materials and care instructions before choosing footwear for use around water.

Slim-Strap Thongs

Slim-strap thongs feature narrower straps than regular thong designs. City Beach carries Havaianas Slim styles, including Slim Square, Slim Crystal and Slim Metal Logo designs. Selected Roxy thongs also feature slim straps and printed footbeds. Compare the strap shape and footbed design when choosing between styles.

Square-Toe and Shaped-Toe Thongs

Square-toe thongs have a straighter, more angular shape at the front of the footbed. City Beach stocks styles including Havaianas Slim Square and Billabong Fiji Square Toe Thongs. Selected Havaianas designs also feature pointed front shapes. These create different silhouettes from traditional rounded-toe flip-flops.

Women's Thong Sandals

Thong sandals combine a toe-post design with different sandal-inspired shapes and finishes. City Beach carries styles from Ava And Ever and Mooloola, including the Isola Thong Slide Sandals and other casual and dressier-looking designs. Explore women's sandals for additional open-toe footwear options.

What's the Difference Between Thongs, Slides and Sandals?

Thongs are a type of sandal with a strap positioned between the toes. Slides generally have a band or strap across the upper foot without a toe post. Sandals are a broader footwear category that can include multiple straps, toe-post designs and different fastening styles.

If you prefer footwear without a strap between your toes, compare women's slides. For additional strap designs, explore women's sandals. The most suitable option depends on your preferred fit, style and intended use.

Understanding Thong Straps, Footbeds and Materials

The construction of women's thongs varies by brand and style. Havaianas Slim Square Thongs, for example, feature rubber construction, slim straps and a textured footbed. Billabong Fiji Square Toe Thongs are listed with synthetic composition and regular straps.

Other products feature printed footbeds, branded straps, metallic logos or decorative details. A thicker-looking sole or wider strap does not automatically mean a product provides additional support or cushioning.

Check each product's stated materials, sole construction and fit information rather than assuming all thongs have identical features.

Colours, Prints and Design Details

City Beach's women's thongs collection includes black, white, brown, blue, pink, purple, green, grey, gold and neutral shades. Patterns include plain, printed, floral, tropical and tie-dye designs.

Black and neutral thongs can be paired with patterned outfits, while colourful or printed designs add contrast to plain clothing. Selected styles also include metallic logos, glitter finishes, printed footbeds and contrasting straps.

How to Choose and Style Women's Thongs

Start with the strap width, toe shape and sole design you prefer. Traditional rounded-toe thongs create a casual look, while square-toe and decorative thong sandals provide alternative