I’m never going to be one of those people that owns hundreds of pairs of shoes, but it’s a different story when it comes to flip flops.

Or slip slops – have we settled on an official South African name for them?

Just never go full Ozzie and call them ‘thongs’, because the confusion there can often lead to embarrassment down the line.

Whatever you call them, South Africans tend to agree that Havaianas are the go-to brand, and have been since they launched around the world back in 1962.

Now, just in time for Heritage Day, Havaianas are finally available online, and you can order your favourite styles and colours from the comfort of your couch.

Better still, the annual Spring Sale has just kicked off, with up to 60% off selected styles.

You can look through all of the items on sale here. Make haste, because everything is while stocks last.

If you check the various categories (Men’s, Women’s, Unisex, Kids etc), you’ll find further items on sale, too.

As an added bonus, if you sign up for the Havaianas newsletter, you automatically stand a chance to win a year’s supply of Havaianas.

Head to the online store, pop your email in the address bar, and you’re good to go.

Given that I will wear flip flops at any given chance unless explicitly told otherwise, I get through a fair few over the course of 12 months.

Chuck some classics into the checkout basket, one or two superhero designs, something a little retro, and that’s my feet sorted for the summer.

The pandemic may have changed the world as we know it, but some things remain the same.