St. Agni Thongs and Flip Flops: Everyday Thong, Fine Flip Flop and Jelly

St. Agni makes five toe-post styles: the flat Everyday Thong, the slimmer Fine Flip Flop, the PVC Jelly Flip Flop, the Everyday Thong Heel 50 and the Thong Wedge. In Australia, where St. Agni is based, a thong is simply a flip flop, so the two words describe the same shoe. Coveti stocks 15 pairs across these five styles on our flip flops and slides page, and the Everyday Thong in Croc Embossed Black is the one most people start with.

Thong, Flip Flop, Toe-Post: The Words Explained

Australians say “thongs”. Americans and Britons say “flip flops”. Shoe people say “toe-post sandal”. St. Agni names its styles with both words: the Everyday Thong and the Fine Flip Flop. The difference between the two is the strap, not the category. The Everyday Thong has tapered straps that read slightly broader on the foot. The Fine Flip Flop has slim straps that leave more of the foot bare.

If you came here looking for a wider designer edit, our guide to designer thong sandals covers other labels. This page stays with St. Agni.

The Five Styles Compared

The Everyday Thong

This is the core shoe. It has tapered leather thong straps, a rounded toe, a soft padded insole in sheepskin and a low 1.4cm heel. The outsole combines leather and rubber, so you are not walking on bare leather alone.

Which finish to choose

The Everyday Thong in Parchment is the pale neutral, good with white linen and tan skin in January. The croc embossed black hides scuffs best on city streets. The Everyday Thong in Coffee Suede is made in goatskin and has the softest look, though suede asks for more care near sand and water. The Everyday Thong in Python Embossed is the one to wear when the rest of the outfit is plain.

The Fine Flip Flop

The Fine Flip Flop has slim leather straps, a rounded toe, a softly padded insole and a leather outsole. It shares the Everyday Thong’s 1.4cm heel and is also made in India. With less leather across the foot, it looks lighter with a slip dress and leaves more room for a pedicure to show.

The Fine Flip Flop in Pewter Metallic is the evening pick in this group. The Fine Flip Flop in Black is the plain workhorse. Python Embossed and Croc Embossed Coffee sit between the two.

Everyday Thong vs Fine Flip Flop

Pick the Everyday Thong if you want the strap to hold the foot a little more firmly and read as a deliberate shoe with tailored trousers. Pick the Fine Flip Flop if you want the barest possible sandal for dresses, beach days and travel. For a closer look at leather flip flops across brands, including how they should fit, read the best leather flip flops for women.

The Jelly Flip Flop

The Jelly Flip Flop in Transparent is semi-transparent PVC with a bright finish and a circular footbed. It is made in Italy and has a 1cm heel. This is the pair for the pool, the boat and the beach shower, where leather would suffer. A Smoke colourway is also available.

Sizing is the one thing to get right. The product notes say this style fits small: consider sizing up one full size, and if you are between sizes, size up two.

Heeled Thongs: Thong Heel 50 and Thong Wedge

The Everyday Thong Heel 50 in Croc Embossed Black keeps the tapered straps and rounded toe of the flat thong on a 5cm heel. It suits dinners, weddings in the garden and anywhere a flat feels too casual.

The Thong Wedge in Black spreads its 4.5cm of height across a lambskin wedge with a single thong strap and stitch detail. A wedge is usually steadier on grass and cobbles than a slimmer heel, so this is the better choice for outdoor events.

How to Wear St. Agni Thongs

In the city

Wear the Everyday Thong with long, straight trousers that just graze the strap. Croc embossed black looks finished with a white shirt and a woven bag. Our linen wide-leg pants guide has more pairings.

On holiday

Pack one leather pair and the jelly. The Fine Flip Flop covers dinners and walks, and the Jelly Flip Flop handles the water. See luxury resort wear for the rest of the suitcase.

For evening

The Thong Heel 50 and Pewter Metallic Fine Flip Flop both work with a silk slip dress. Keep jewellery simple and let the strap show.

How St. Agni Thongs Compare

Toteme and Christopher Esber both make leather flip flops that sit in the same minimal territory. Our guides to Toteme flip flops and Christopher Esber flip flops cover those. St. Agni’s range is wider in finishes, with croc and python embossing, suede, metallic and PVC. For the full shoe line, read St. Agni shoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a thong and a flip flop?

There is no difference in shoe type: thong is the Australian word for a flip flop, and both mean a toe-post sandal. At St. Agni, the Everyday Thong has tapered straps and the Fine Flip Flop has slimmer ones.

Do St. Agni thongs fit true to size?

The Everyday Thong, Fine Flip Flop and Everyday Thong Heel 50 are noted as fitting true to size. The Jelly Flip Flop fits small, so size up one full size, and size up two if you are between sizes.

Are St. Agni flip flops leather?

The Everyday Thong and Fine Flip Flop have bovine leather uppers, a sheepskin insole and a leather and rubber outsole. The Coffee Suede thong uses goatskin. The Jelly Flip Flop is the exception, made in 100 per cent PVC.

Where are St. Agni thongs made?

The Everyday Thong, Fine Flip Flop and Everyday Thong Heel 50 are made in India. The Thong Wedge is made in China, and the Jelly Flip Flop is made in Italy.

Can you wear St. Agni Jelly Flip Flops in water?

The Jelly Flip Flop is made in 100 per cent PVC, a plastic that is not harmed by a splash the way leather and suede can be. That makes it the St. Agni pair to take to the pool. Keep the leather and suede thongs away from salt water and wet sand where you can.