5 Flip Flop Brand Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Start A Flip Flop Brand

The flip-flop business involves the design, production, and sale of open-toed sandals that are typically worn during the summer season.

As an entrepreneur in this field, your role is to oversee the creation of comfortable and casual styles that are suitable for a variety of settings, including the beach, poolside, and everyday wear.

It is important to utilize quality and durable materials to ensure that the sandals are long-lasting and meet consumer expectations.

With the world's population growing, launching a flip-flop brand is a great opportunity to tap into the surging demand for comfortable footwear, while keeping the startup costs to a minimum.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a flip flop brand:

1. Combat Flip Flops ($6M/year)

Combat Flip Flops is the brainchild of CEO Matt Griffin, an army veteran who witnessed the futility of armed conflict and wanted to make a positive impact. The idea came to him during a trip to Kabul, where he visited a combat boot factory that employed local workers. Inspired by their resilience, Griffin decided to repurpose the factory to produce footwear in order to create sustainable business and job opportunities in Afghanistan.

How much they make: $6M/year
How much did it cost to start: $2K
Current team size: 2

Growing an E-commerce Company With a Positive Mission to $350,000/mo

Combat Flip Flops is an e-commerce business that employs artisans and entrepreneurs in conflict zones and has funded 217 years of school for Afghan girls and cleared 2814 square meters of landmines in Laos through direct-to-consumer sales and social media distribution.

About

Matt started Combat Flip Flops over 11 years ago

Revenue

Matt grew the business to $500K/month

Costs

It cost Matt $2000 to start the business

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2. Boomerangz Footwear ($480K/year)

Brad Munro, the founder of Boomerangz Interchangeable Thongs, came up with the idea after experiencing multiple thong blowouts while traveling in Europe. Recognizing a gap in the market, Brad and his business partner developed thongs with interchangeable bases and straps to minimize blowouts and offer customization options. They launched the product through a crowdfunding campaign, raising $50,000 in sales within six weeks and eventually expanding their distribution to multiple countries.

How much they make: $480K/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
Current team size: 3

How I Built A $300K/Year Online Flip Flop Shop

Boomerangz Footwear created interchangeable thongs designed to minimize blowouts and with patented bases and straps, resulting in a successful crowdfunding campaign that raised $50,000 in 6 weeks and led to the company being stocked in over 40 stores around Australia and expanding globally.

About

Brad started Boomerangz Footwear about 10 years ago

Revenue

Brad grew the business to $40K/month

Costs

It cost Brad $50000 to start the business

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3. Coddies ($1.5M/year)

How much they make: $1.5M/year
Current team size: 2

This 24-year-old saved $4,000 by escaping the UK’s winter to work remotely

Coddies, a footwear brand that launched in early 2018, is saving money and leading their industry by creating uniquely designed fish flip-flops and swapping continents for six months to establish their business.

About

Jack started Coddies almost 6 years ago

Revenue

Jack grew the business to $125K/month

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