No "High Performance Flip Flop" isn't a political tactic, and though it may sound oxymoronic, it is precisely what separates the Chaco flip sandal from your average three dollar drugstore variety. Anyone who isn't seeing a therapist for severe control issues can appreciate the ease, comfort, and simplicity of a flip flop, but dependability is not usually an attribute that allows them to be used for more than beachwear. The flip is the exception; with Vibram replaceable soles, durable fitted straps, and anatomically correct footbeds, this thong won't leave you high and dry halfway down your next river trip.