To be totally honest, flip-flops aren’t all that functional. With their Y- (or thong-) shaped front, which slips between your first two toes, there’s little traction control and rarely a cushioned ...

Arlington is noted for being home to many male aficionados of brown flip flops. On Sunday, one observer of local culture might have found the female equivalent of “dudes in brown flip flops” — women ...

Of course, choosing to wear flip-flops depends on the occasion. Going to the beach? They’ll likely help sand and water pass through the underfoot better than a sandal. Headed to a bar? Unless it’s in ...