I just got back from a two week trip to New Zealand. What an incredible country. The best way for me to describe it is: "Lake Tahoe meets Hawaii". It’s that amazing of a place. We toured the South Island and drew a TON of inspiration from the Kiwi culture as well as spoke with dozens of folks who live in flops year round.
During that same time Rao has been focusing efforts on the south-west market of the US. Specifically Texas. We will have a lot more on that effort shortly.
Rao and Hema just got back from a trip to Goa where they put a few of our latest designs to the test! Goa is located on the west coast of India in a region known as Konkan. Known for its beautiful beaches and comfortable climate, Goa pulls visitors from all over the world as a resort destination. Perfect for testing out Common Soles flip-flops!
When sorting and packing my ski equipment this morning I didn’t think twice about tossing in a pair of Common Soles flip-flops. I always travel with a pair of flip-flops, no matter where I go. Beach, mountains, business trip, or grandma’s house; like my tooth-brush and a pair of board-shorts, a good pair of flip-flops always accompanies me.
I started carrying flops with me everywhere I traveled about 7 years ago. It was during my days in business consulting that I discovered the value of slipping into a comfy pair of flops after a long day of stiff dress shoes. The toe-freeing liberation of my feet set a whole new tone for my body once the suit came off and the flops and jeans went on. I would stroll out of my hotel room and for a jount to the local taqueria for a casual dinner, or grab a paper to read in the lobby. There was something magical about wearing flops that made me feel relaxed and refreshed.