Beach footwear goes topless

Literally.

Yes, this footwear comes without any cover. No straps, no heels, no laces. Your naked feet is fully visible (and susceptible) to the elements.

In fact, it will feel like walking barefooted, only in this case, the floor sticks to your feet. This uncovered and unconventional slipper is made of a soft molded rubber that promises to cling to your feet even while you are chasing after a bus.

The secret is the rounded slot that fits snugly into your toe cleavage. And that's it. It's the only connection that stops you and your footwear from flying off your feet.

And it takes some getting used to.

Because there isn't anything on the sides to secure my feet to the flip-flops, my first foray into pseudo-barefooted chic was smashed when my feet slid off the slipper inelegantly. It took 15 minutes for me to get the hang of it. But once you do, you can folic as you like. Run, jump, skip or skate, this pair of flip-flops stays with you.

But despite its rather cool features, its name isn't. It's called the Dopie. And that reminds us of a certain dope (dimwit) we know.

However, if you are eager to get your feet wet, you can check out the Web site here. Or if you reside in Singapore, it's available at Spin the Bottle, located on the first level of The Cathay.

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