Switchflops - Switch Your Flip Flops

Summer is past gone in some part of the country, but one thing that is never out of season is our love for flip flops. Whether it's wearing it around the house, or the dorm, to the store, or on a quick errand, flip flops continues to be that easy wear and is also becoming more of a fashion statement and a vital part of a woman's wardrobe.

Flip Flop Fashion

Every year, women spend a lot of money on an never ending supply of flip flops. A friend of mine always look forward to the Old Navy summer flip flop sale so that she could get a pair of every color available, not just for herself, but also for her daughter. Fashion flip flops that are adorned with colorful ribbons and accessories are also becoming very popular, not just among women, but also among teens.

Little wonder then why many designers and retailers are coming out with different designs and styles of flip flops. One of such designers or, should I say retailer is Lindsay Phillips.

Featured recently on Good Morning America, Lindsay Phillips is the brain and founding force behind Switch Flops. Lindsay began designing flops with colorful straps after being involved in a high school art project where she had to design a ceramic flip flops with so many colorful accessories attached to it. It was everyone's favorite. She then took the idea and applied it to real flip flops. She made the flip flops not only colorful, but functional. Her idea went mainstream, and thus, Switch Flops was born.

What Are Switch Flops?

The difference between an ordinary flip flop and switch flops is that with a switch flop, you have endless possibilities. Lindsey Phillips realized that by using hook-and-loop fasteners she could create one shoe with many straps. So imagine a flip flop strap with an extra layer strap that can be removed and interchanged with another set of straps. A different color straps, with its own unique design, each adorned with buttons and gems giving you the option of multiple looks and endless possibilities. That's the Switch flops difference.

This idea has also been applied to dressy slip-on and slippers. I must say that the first time I heard about this sort of thing was on an ABC show, Shark Tank. The idea of interchanging the top portion of a slipper, slip-on, wedge and platform sandal is very appealing to a lot of women, especially to us shoe lovers. Being able to get a different look each time at a fraction of what it would have cost to have multiples of flip flops or sandal is really catching. You buy one or two pairs and multiple top straps and just switch them, coordinating your slippers with your other fashion accessories. If it cuts cost, it makes sense.

Where To Buy Switch Flops

Switch flops can be found in several retail locations here in the United States and in the UK. You can also find switch flops in most stores where flips flops are sold. For a personalized version of the switch flop you can visit the retailer's website.

Switch flops will make a great gift for your shoe lover friend, and an excellent gift idea for bridemaids or bridal party.