The best replacement for flip flops is sandals.

The best alternatives to flip flops are rated as following:
★★★★★  sandals
★★  barefoot
★★  heels
★★  thongs
★  tennis shoes
★  sneakers
★  slides
★  slippers
★  flip-flops
★  high heels
  crocs
  havaianas
  boots
  latches

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Speaking about flip flops, one probably shouldn't forget about skinny jeans.

Other search terms related to flip flops and their ratings are:
★★★★★ skinny jeans
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