ers or hikers have begun carrying flip-flops, or a pair of flip-flop soles sewn to socks, as a lightweight emergency replacement for damaged boots.[තහවුරු කර නොමැත]The Indian manifestation of the flip-flop, the chappal, has even been known to be deployed as a weapon, both as a truncheon and a missile, although it is more commonly merely a threat.  It is not unheard of for people to whip off their chappals in the heat of an argument, in order to make their aggravation more palpable to the other party. (Touching the shoes or feet of another, in some Indian cultures, is a sign of respect or submission).ඉතිහාසය[සංස්කරණය]Thongs were inspired by the traditional woven soled zōri or "Jonge sandals", (hence "jandals").  Woven Japanese zōri had been used as beach wear in New Zealand in the 1930s [1]. In the post war period in both New Zealand and America, versions were briefly popularized by servicemen returning from occupied Japan. The idea of making sandals from plastics did not occur for