"USMC"
Women's 5
Natural Straps
Description
Description
BUILT TO LAST
We build the strongest, rarest, and most expensive flip flops on Earth. They are engineered for the harshest conditions the planet can offer, from brutal sun to frigid rain and every climate in between.
These are not for everyone. They are made for those who recognize excellence on sight. For those who understand that precision and patience are not luxuries, but disciplines.
Quality is our passion. Durability is our guarantee.
THE WORLD'S BEST LEATHER
Every pair of Toehold flip flops begins with full-grain American vegetable-tanned cowhide leather, cured in the old-fashioned way using tree bark, roots, and natural tannins. This is the way leather has been cured for thousands of years. This method creates a strong, beautiful, and powerful piece of leather that molds to your foot's natural contours.
The process requires patience. A single hide takes three months to tan, and what emerges is leather unlike anything else on Earth: extraordinarily strong, naturally antimicrobial, moisture-wicking, and beautiful in a way no machine can replicate.
This is the leather that forms the heart of every pair. It adds the structural backbone we require to produce the best flip flops in the world.
Worn over time, it does what only vegetable-tanned leather can do. It molds and shapes itself to your foot until no other pair in the world will feel the same. The zero-drop architecture reinforces this relationship between your foot and the ground, supporting natural alignment and strengthening the foot with every step.
Our exotic leathers are rare. So rare, in fact, that even the great fashion houses of Paris and Milan cannot reliably acquire them. This caliber of leather is reserved for those who demand timeless craftsmanship, and are willing to wait for it.
FEATURED STRENGTH
The thong (the cord that runs between your toes) is engineered to be both extraordinarily strong and almost undetectable to the touch.
The straps are tuned to the same standard. Their tuck-under construction holds the flip flop close to your foot, eliminating the common “slap” that defines lesser pairs and allowing you to move quietly, deliberately, and confidently across any terrain.
Strong copper rivets reinforce the straps, passing entirely through the tread to create a grounding channel between you and the earth. No other flip flop in the world is built this way.
HANDMADE HERITAGE
Each pair of Toehold flip flops is handcrafted in the United States, using a 550-step process that marries ancient leatherwork with modern precision.
Nothing is automated. Nothing is rushed. Every cut, every layer, every burnished edge is the work of a master craftsman who refuses to compromise.
We are not competing to be quick. We are competing to be perfect.
ONE OF A KIND
No two pairs of Toehold flip flops are alike.
Every hide carries its own grain, its own character, and its own story, and we preserve that on purpose. Our leather collection is among the most extensive in the world, drawing from hides most people will never lay eyes on in a lifetime.
Wear them, and the leather contours to the shape of your foot. Age them, and they develop a patina that money cannot buy and a factory cannot duplicate. The longer you own a pair of Toehold flip flops, the more they become yours alone.
ETHICALLY SOURCED LEATHER
Initially, we rejected the idea of using African leathers.
Then we did more research.
What we discovered was a meticulous, conservation-driven process that changed our minds completely.
When an animal perishes, game wardens respond quickly to harvest its remains, distributing the meat to local villagers and turning the hide over to government officials.
Each hide is tagged, tracked, and routed to a government-regulated tannery. Every step is audited for ethical and conservation compliance. Toehold operates in strict accordance with CITES* law, and every product we make is fully traceable from origin to finish.
When you invest in Toehold, you invest in more than craftsmanship. You fund game warden wages and support anti-poaching operations. Most of all, you protect endangered habitats, and the most majestic creatures on Earth, for generations to come.
*Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
DO YOUR PART.
Welcome to the Pinnacle of Quality®
Welcome to Toehold®
Order your pair today.
THE ORDER PROCESS
WHAT HAPPENS THE MOMENT YOU CHECK OUT?
When you place an order at Toehold, here's what unfolds:
Step 1 — Order received.
Your order goes straight to our CEO for review, who immediately assigns the best craftsman for the job. No warehouse queues, no inventory log. Each pair is made to order.
Step 2 — Hide selection.
The CEO, shop manager, and craftsman will carefully select the best portion of the hide for your order.
Step 3 — Construction begins.
The 550-step process starts: cutting shaping, layering the sole, hand-shaping the strap, burnishing the edges, and more.
Step 4 — Finishing & quality control.
Your pair is hand-finished, conditioned, dried, and put through a final inspection by our CEO before it ever sees a shipping box.
Step 5 — Packed. Shipped to you.
Each pair leaves our workshop carefully inspected and boxed beautifully, with the tracking information emailed to you.
During any one of these steps, feel free to reach out for an order update, these are happily provided upon request.
WHAT MAKES Toehold THE BEST
Durablity is our guarantee, style is our passion
Details that Matter
Tuck Under Straps
Dual-sided, full-grain, American vegetable-tanned straps
Exotic Top Layer
Ethically sourced, world-class, grade A exotic leather
Vibram Tread
American-made, omnidirectional, slip-resistant tread.
Leather Base
10 oz. of American, full grain, vegetable-tanned leather
Paracord Thong
Dual core with 1000 lb. tensile strength
Tuck Under Straps
Dual-sided, full-grain, American vegetable-tanned straps
Exotic Top Layer
Ethically sourced, world-class, grade A exotic leather
Vibram Tread
American-made, omnidirectional, slip-resistant tread.
Leather Base
10 oz. of American, full grain, vegetable-tanned leather
Paracord Thong
Dual core with 1000 lb. tensile strength
Faq
I saw something on your Instagram account that isn’t on the website. How do I order it?
I saw something on your Instagram account that isn’t on the website. How do I order it?
That's a great question.
Instagram highlights some of our new and rarer items that are only available in VERY limited quantities.
The best way to order these is to message us in real time, the moment you see it. We sell through dozens of pairs of flip flops a day, and some products can sell out in minutes.
We respond incredibly FAST to messages. So when you see what you like on Instagram, for example, send us a DM ASAP. If you're not on Instagram, message us above and we can go over some of the leather we have available.
We love building relationships with our customers, so there are multiple ways to reach out to us. Shoot us an Instagram, Facebook, or X DM, visit the Contact page message us on WhatsApp, etc. etc.
Patreon VIP members can also FaceTime our CEO, AG Gregoroff, directly for a custom shopping experience.
How long do flip flops take to make?
How long do flip flops take to make?
4-12 weeks on average.
Toehold uses a minimum 550-step process that’s done almost entirely by hand. We focus on perfection and precision — not speed. In a world of instant gratification, Toehold preserves the timeless tradition of patience and anticipation.
How long will my flip flops last?
How long will my flip flops last?
Most customers are still wearing their first pairs after many years.
Nothing holds up to our mileage. The length of time doesn’t matter, but what you're able to do in them matters.
We know of some of our customers that walk over 100 miles a week in the same pair of flip flops they’ve had for years.
Our flip flops have been to Machu Picchu, the top of Kilimanjaro, around Mount Fuji, been worn across lava flows in Hawaii, and even in combat..
These flip flops have been worn on hunting trips across the planet. Some people have even run ultra marathons in our flip flops.
To extend the life of your flip flops, simply pick up your feet when you walk. Similar to a car tire, you want to make sure your stride is balanced and in alignment.
We recommend turning over your flip flops periodically to check for wear. If one section is wearing out faster than the others, it’s important to correct your step.
Can I order custom flip-flops?
Can I order custom flip-flops?
There are two types of customization.
One is simply picking out exotic leather; for example, purple elephant straps with a black stingray base. This is more of selecting a custom combination.
The other type of customization is when a customer wants their company branding or specific logo to be embossed onto a pair of flip flops.
Please note that only cowhide can absorb the embossing.
Both of these can be acquired by simply messaging us to place a custom order.
Please contact us to place and order, custom embossing start around $895 and can go up depending on complexity.
What are my Toehold flip flops made of?
What are my Toehold flip flops made of?
We use two types of leather.
Our full-grain, vegetable-tanned cowhide leather is sourced right here in the USA.
Vegetable-tanned leather is created with a process dating back over 6000 years, using tannins made of tree bark, soil, and roots.
This method cures and preserves the leather and has long since been perfected, taking over three months to produce a single piece.
Today, only a couple tanneries in the US use this ancient method. These tanneries are the exclusive suppliers of our American leather.
We also use exotic leathers from some of the rarest animals in the world.
Exotic leathers are extraordinarily rare. Out of the few hides available globally each year, we only select the very best in the world for our products.
These leathers are so extraordinarily rare, most humans have never see this type of leather before.
We partner with parks in southern African countries to source these leathers. Every hide is CITES*-tagged and traceable from origin to finish.
Your purchase funds anti-poaching efforts, animal conservation, and veterinary costs. It protects endangered habitats and pays game warden wages, so they can continue to protect these majestic creatures.
*Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
Can I get my flip flops wet?
Can I get my flip flops wet?
The short answer is yes.
Do keep in mind that salt water is one of the most corrosive natural materials on Earth, and will eventually destroy anything with time.
For example, salt water will destroy a beautiful ship, a giant bridge, etc.
When exposing flip flops to saltwater, be sure to rinse them with fresh water and let it dry in the shade.
This also applies to any other item you take in the ocean.
Do I need to condition the leather?
Do I need to condition the leather?
Nah.