SLAPPAS THONGS BLOG
Achilles tendonitis is a condition characterised by inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which is a large tendon connecting the calf muscles to the back of the heel bone. This inflammation...
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to...
Why it’s important and Why Recycle Your Textiles? Recycling old clothes and textiles is important for several reasons. First and foremost, it helps to reduce the amount of textile waste...
Let's face it - everyone loves arch support thongs, and would live in them if they could! Slappa's Thongs have been growing in popularity for providing the easy breezy comfort...
“I crave a love so deep; the ocean would be jealous.” This quote, from Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, captures the spirit of Karla Spectic’s 2022 Fashion Week Collection, Oasis Resort...
Thongs play a huge role in Aussies’ daily lives. They, quite literally, direct our steps! After a tiring day at work, there is nothing better than removing our shoes and...
The humble thongs found its way into the hearts of beach-loving, easy going Australians far back in history. What was known as the wooden "Japanese sandals" evolved into lightweight thongs...
With a wide array of available footwear, we tend to first look at the style. Beyond the aesthetics though we must look at our own two feet and prioritise arch...
Oh yes it’s that time of year again! Santa has something your feet will be forever grateful for. There are numerous advantages to wearing supportive, orthopedic footwear. Orthopedic footwear not...
Pregnant and uncomfortable. A pretty familiar story for most women carrying their first child. But for Denise Dunn, this was the motivation for what was to become a revolution in...
Will the simple handshake be consigned to a form of greeting and social interaction from a bygone era? And will the less formal celebratory “high five” meet the same fate?...
Anzac Day has a strong meaning for my family and me. We have attended many dawn services over the years. For us, these occasions honour the brave men and women...
Australian’s all let us rejoice, our thongs make us feel free! Yeah OK, maybe that’s a bit corny but hey, we are talking about some seriously comfortable and locally designed...
We all know it’s crucial to be sun smart at this time of year in Australia. However, melanoma skin cancer was the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia in 2015 and...
Did you know that in our lifetime the average person will walk over 150,000 km? (that’s about 216,262,500 steps), each foot takes 1.5 times our body weight while we walk, so it's...
1. Plantar Fasciitis Did you know 1 in 10 people suffer from Plantar Fasciitis?! The plantar fascia is a piece of strong and thick tissue that runs along the bottom of...