zoris

Flat beach footwear

Zoris are flat, thonged sandals, typically with a foam rubber sole and a V-shaped strap that passes between the big toe and second toe.

The style originated in Japan.

In American English, zoris are often called flip-flops: She kicked off her zoris at the beach.

Singular: zori.

footwear

flip-flops

Y-strapped casual sandals

slides · huaraches · jandals · straps · soles · footbed · rubber · foam · cork · woven

Japanese

geta

Japanese elevated wooden sandal

  • tabiJapanese split-toe hosiery
  • kimonoWraparound Japanese garment
  • yukataLight Japanese cotton garment

tatami · obi · onsen · ryokan · shinto · torii

minimalist

simplicity

Lack of complexity

streamlined · functional · basic · stripped · understated · plain · modest · elemental · unembellished · clean

Opposites
footwear coverage and construction

zorissnow boots

Insulated waterproof footwear

winter boots · boots · hiking boots · combat boots · work boots

footwear formality and context

zorishigh heels

Elevated women's shoes

stilettos · dress shoes · formal shoes · oxfords · wingtips

Family

zori

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G