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Flip-flops have an ancient ancestor

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The flimsy foam shoes you wear purely to avoid touching public surfaces are deeply historical. Variations of the Y-shaped strap sandal have been worn by civilizations for thousands of years, meaning your cheap rubber slides are an ancient artifact.

Flip-flops have an ancient ancestor
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