For a dose of nostalgia, head to J.Crew or Tory Burch, offering flip-flops in every style, from thick wedges to water-proof ... centimeters off the ground, a platform flip-flop will give you ...

Yet Brazil's Havaianas brand took the humble flip-flop to new heights ... ones with huge platform wedges. The colourful rubber shoes have become synonymous with Brazil. Many carry a little ...