Chancleta
The flip-flop is a type of sandal made from a sole that is held at the foot by means of a strip or cord that separates the big toe of the remaining fingers. 'Chancleta' is a diminutive of 'flip-flops', which differs by having this strip or cord as a means of attachment to the foot instead of a band that covers the entire instep of the foot and does not have such a grip, as is The case of the flip-flops. The term "chancleta" is used in many Spanish-speaking countries, such as Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic . However, according to geography the flip-flop is also called romanita, chola, slipper, quoted, eyelet, Hawaiian three stitches for example. In addition, according to which countries the term can also be used for other types of footwear, such as flip-flops.