The wooden flip flops are Japanese geta clogs and are still worn with kimonos today. The 2 blocks of wood keep you higher so that you can walk on ice, mud, and water without slipping or getting wet. Some are as tall as 10 inches and are mad cool.
You into Birkenstocks? I've seen Pairs that are more Colorful & those you can wear with Nylons, Tights & Socks! Those are the Real Comfortable Shoes when you don't want to wear Heels, or Before or After You have Heels on & Get out of them & Drive in them.