Fat Monkey Statue, Sao Paulo, Brazil

In recent years, most mass production of flip-flops has moved to developing countries with low-cost labor. Brands still manufacturing in Brazil such as Havaianas ( São Paulo Alpargatas) and in the United States include Okabashi (based in Buford, GA) and Island Slipper (based in Pearl City, HI). Arugam Bay and Waves are popular brand manufactured in Sri Lanka.
Socks
In Japan tabi are a traditional sock with a slot for the thong, and toe socks (with separate compartments for each toe) also mate with flip-flops.