Are they called slippers or flip-flops?
Are they called slippers or flip-flops? Slippers are shoes worn exclusively indoors. They are generally designed for comfort and warmth, rather than style, and are strongly associated with older people. Flip-Flops are simple sandals that are held on with a strap or thong at the front only. They are most associated with beach wear.
What are thongs called in Hawaii?
Here in Hawaii, we don't call them flip-flops, thongs, zoris or jandals. No, they're slippers, or slippahs.