My original fannings were a gift from my Daughter. When I found out how much she paid for "a pair of flip flops", I was stunned.
However, after 5 plus years of wear and tear, they were still the best flip flops ever. And, since Corona's still don't have twist off caps, the bottle opener get used often. So, getting ready for vacation at the beach, I checked the condition of my originals and had to consider a new pair. Fifty dollars is still a lot for flip flops but I can now justify the cost easily.