We call those things-on-the-feet "flip flops". I've been in computers too long... every time I hear that "Margaritaville" song and Buffet sings "I blew out my flip flop" I think "Well, better change that chip then" ;-)
I hardly think a steady soldering hand would be available after all those margaritas.
I find it rather amusing, actually, that when I was growing up those beachy sandals were "thongs." It was only later in my days that "flip flops" seemed to become the ubiquitous nomenclature. I used to hear about how sexy it was for girls to wear thongs to the beach, and was rather confused at first. I was especially confused to hear about "thong underwear." Then one day I became enlightened.
