There’s something universal about a great pair of jandals — simple, effortless, and made for sun-soaked days. Whether you’re heading to the beach, out for coffee, or packing light for a holiday, jandals are the ultimate warm-weather essential.

In New Zealand, we call them jandals. It’s a staple of summer style — easy to wear, easy to love. But step outside NZ, and jandals go by many different names.

In Australia, they’re known as thongs (always good for a double take), while in the US and UK, you’ll hear flip flops — a descriptive, onomatopoeic name that’s become the global default for this style of summer sandal.

In South Africa, jandals are often called slops, a relaxed, everyday term that fits their laid-back lifestyle. In Sri Lanka, where our jandals are made and they basically the national uniform, they’re typically referred to as slippers, highlighting their comfort and versatility.

Different names, same essential: your versatile summer must have for warm weather, beach days, and wherever the day takes you.

At Sandos, we think about jandals a little differently. While most jandals are known for their generic, often overly fussy designs, we’ve refined the shape, elevated the materials, and designed them to feel more considered. These are premium jandals you can wear beyond the beach — styled up, worn out, and lived in all summer. And we can assure you they are the most comfortable summer jandal you've ever worn. 

So whether you’re searching for the perfect summer sandal, or simply the perfect pair of everyday flip flops, it all comes back to the same idea: effortless summer footwear.

Whatever you call them — jandals, flip flops, thongs, slippers, or slops — they’re a global essential. We’ve just given them a slightly more elevated take. We hope you love them as much as we do. 

View our full collection to find your favourite pair.