Ipanema
Pluma Caramel Flip-Flops Women
The Pluma Caramel Flip-Flops are women's casual sandals from Ipanema, featuring a lightweight, flexible molded construction. They include a slightly raised square-toe design, a supple gel strap with logo, a non-slip footbed with cushion heel, and a non-skid outer sole. These flip-flops are suitable for everyday warm-weather wear and travel, offering a packable, low-profile option with a translucent caramel strap and textured footbed.
- Color
- Caramel
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Lightweight women's flip-flops with a caramel gel strap and cushioned footbed.
Lightweight and flexible design, raised square-toe design, supple gel strap, non-slip footbed with cushion heel, non-skid outer sole.
- Color
- Caramel · brown
- Material
- Strap: PVC; Outer sole: PVC
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- beach-day, vacation
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight and flexible design
- Slightly raised square-toe design
- Supple gel strap with logo
- Non-slip footbed with cushion heel
- Non-skid outer sole
Product Insights
The Ipanema Pluma Caramel Flip-Flop for women delivers all-day comfort through a cushioned heel and textured footbed that prevent sliding, smooth gel straps that avoid chafing, and a stylish caramel square-toe design suitable for dressing up, while being packable and water-resistant; however, the 100% recyclable vegan PVC material is prone to drying and cracking over time, leading to loss of cushioning, possible noise when wet, and requiring maintenance like sanding or conditioning, and sizing offers no half sizes, necessitating use of the foot-length chart.
Verified claims
- Footbed support
- Cushioned heel and textured footbed absorb impact and prevent sliding for all-day comfort per buyers.
- Sizing
- No half sizes; use foot-length chart to ensure correct fit.
- Care
- Buyers report PVC soles dry and crack over time, and long-term support may decline.
- Packability
- Buyers describe the sandals as packable and versatile for trips.
- Water resistance
- PVC material resists water; sandals dry quickly and rinse clean.
- Comfort
- Smooth gel straps prevent chafing and cushioned heel reduces fatigue.
- Style versatility
- Caramel color and square-toe design allow dressing up for dinner.
- Traction
- The textured footbed helps prevent the foot from sliding forward in the sandal.
- Noise
- PVC sole can make noise when wet, especially after sun exposure causes cracking.
- Brand heritage
- Direct Havaianas competitor since 2001, now in over 100 countries.
- Fashion collaborations
- Past collaborations with Gisele Bündchen and Philippe Starck; Shakira is the current brand ambassador, and new designs launch each season.
- Material
- 100% recyclable vegan PVC; soft from first wear, but some buyers report drying and cracking.
- Brand scale
- Produced in Brazil at 250M-pair annual scale and sold in 100+ countries
- Strap repair
- A bread tag around the strap plug stops the strap pulling through.
- Sole cracking
- A squeaking sole when wet can signal PVC drying; conditioning may prevent cracks and contact cement can repair them.
- Outsole grip
- Lightly sand the outsole with 50-grit sandpaper to restore grip when it becomes slick from built-up grime.
- Break-in period
- The gel strap stays pliable and smooth from the first wear, with no stiff break-in period.
- Size chart
- Available US sizes 6 through 10 correspond to foot lengths of 23 cm, 24 cm, 24.5 cm, 25.5 cm, and 26.5 cm, so shoppers can measure their foot and match the size.
- Storage
- Avoid stacking heavy items on the sandals during storage to prevent stress cracks at the strap anchors and sole junctions.
- Cleaning
- Clean regularly with a pH-neutral dish soap and a soft-bristled brush to maintain flexibility and delay surface cracks.
- Cleaning products to avoid
- Avoid acetone, bleach, and abrasive scrubbers, which can cloud, stress, and crack the PVC.
- Sustainability
- Ipanema footwear is 100% recyclable and vegan, and the brand recycles 99% of its industrial waste.
Product record
- Title
- Pluma Caramel Flip-Flops Women
- Brand
- Ipanema
- Price
- 32 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Pluma Caramel Flip-Flops Women: Choose this if you want a lightweight, flexible flip-flop for casual wear, with a supple translucent gel strap, a slightly raised square-toe design, and a non-slip footbed with a cushioned heel atop a non-skid PVC sole. It comes in a beige (caramel) color in whole sizes 6 to 10, but note that it is not offered in half sizes.[1,3,4] | Sunny Paradise Beach Sandals Women: Choose this if you want a lightweight, flexible flat thong sandal for casual warm-weather wear. It pairs a supple textured PVC strap with a non-slip footbed that has toe support and a non-skid striped outsole, and its cream footbed features a multicolored tropical print with pink Ipanema script on the straps. Note that it comes only in the Patterned White colorway in whole sizes 6 through 10, and Ipanema shoes are not offered in half sizes.[1,5,6,7,8] | Nocturnal Paradise Flip-Flops Women: Choose this if you want a lightweight, flexible everyday flip-flop, with a supple textured PVC strap, non-slip footbed with toe support, and a non-skid striped outsole. The Patterned Black style features a tropical floral print (pink flowers and green leaves) on the molded footbed, and it comes only in this colorway across sizes 6 to 10. It may also appeal if brand sustainability matters to you: Ipanema says its products are 100% recyclable, use no rubber from its rainforests, and are made with mould injection technology that minimises production waste.[2,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Top-down view of a pair of caramel-colored flip-flops with textured footbeds and translucent V-shaped straps; circular embossed brand and comfort text visible on each footbed near the heel.
- Overall shape and viewA pair of flip-flops shown from above, arranged side-by-side with toes toward the top of the image; square-oval shaped footbeds with gently rounded heels.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.90 · h 0.94 (high) - Footbed textureCaramel-colored footbeds embossed with a repeating small rounded-square pattern covering the full contact surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.78 (high) - Strap material and shapeTranslucent glossy V-shaped straps in a slightly darker caramel-brown tone that connect at a toe post and attach at two side anchor points on each footbed.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.68 (high) - Toe post constructionNarrow molded toe post visible at the junction of the V straps entering the footbed near the top center of each sandal.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Heel embossingCircular embossed stamp near each heel containing concentric rings of text and a central scripted word.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.73 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.73 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Strap side detailSmall metallic or shiny decorative element attached to the outer side of each strap near the anchoring point, showing tiny raised lettering or marking.Partial
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.08 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.84 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.16 (medium) - Heel stamp legible text“SOFT COMFORT”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Heel stamp legible brand script“Ipanema”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.81 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Heel stamp lower text“SUPER LEVE”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.86 · w 0.18 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio top-down product photo on a light gray background with soft shadowing; even diffuse lighting and slight drop shadows to the lower-right of each sandal.
- Background and stagingLight neutral gray seamless background with the pair centered and small soft shadows cast below and slightly to the right of each sandal.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionTop-down orthographic composition with both sandals fully visible and cropped only by small margins at the outer edges.
- LightingDiffuse studio lighting producing minimal specular highlights on the glossy straps and even illumination across footbeds.
Colors
caramel tan· footbed#DD9A74translucent warm brown· straps#CCA493- Overall shape and viewA pair of flip-flops shown from above, arranged side-by-side with toes toward the top of the image; square-oval shaped footbeds with gently rounded heels.
- 02
Product
Side profile of a single right-foot flip-flop showing a flat caramel-colored molded sole and a translucent pearlescent toe-strap with a small script logo on the outer strap.
- Overall silhouetteLow-profile flip-flop shown in full side profile with a gently contoured footbed and a shallow platform sole.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.66 · w 0.94 · h 0.20 (high) - Sole material and finishOne-piece molded sole with a smooth matte finish on the vertical sidewall and a slightly textured footbed surface pattern.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.72 · w 0.94 · h 0.12 (high) - Toe post and strap constructionSingle Y-shaped toe-strap assembled with a narrow toe post that inserts into the footbed; strap is a hollow translucent tubular material.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.62 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Outer strap logo“Small raised script logo printed on the outer side of the strap reading 'Ipanema'.”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (medium) - Footbed patternShallow repeating geometric pattern embossed into the footbed surface across the visible portion.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Product photographed against a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the sole; centered horizontal composition showing full side profile.
- Background and stagingEven, light gray studio background with a soft drop shadow under the sole that anchors the product.
- Shot compositionSide view centered horizontally with large empty space above the product and the shoe positioned along the lower third of the frame.
Colors
caramel· sole#D3895Epearlescent beige· strap#D4C4B4- Overall silhouetteLow-profile flip-flop shown in full side profile with a gently contoured footbed and a shallow platform sole.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Ipanema
IPANEMA ANATOMICA TAN FEM Size 35/36
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4706890 | Pluma Caramel Flip-Flops Women - Beige - 6 | CA$32.00 | Yes |
| 4706891 | Pluma Caramel Flip-Flops Women - Beige - 7 | CA$32.00 | Yes |
| 4706892 | Pluma Caramel Flip-Flops Women - Beige - 8 | CA$32.00 | Yes |
| 4706893 | Pluma Caramel Flip-Flops Women - Beige - 9 | CA$32.00 | Yes |
| 4706894 | Pluma Caramel Flip-Flops Women - Beige - 10 | CA$32.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Comfortable
Comfortable, light and stylish with that square toe.
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/Brazil, r/HerOneBagReddit users view Ipanema sandals as a lightweight, versatile, and comfortable travel flip-flop, though some note durability concerns like soles drying and cracking.
Travel-focused users praise the lightweight, packable design and versatility, while a user from r/Brazil warns about soles drying and cracking. Overall slightly positive but with caution.
Themes
Use Cases
- Travel sandal (lightweight, packable, beach to dinner)
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Havaianas
Some users find Ipanema more comfortable and a budget-friendly alternative, though durability concerns exist.
Source Threads
Durability concern about Ipanema soles
Never. Ipanema's soles will dry and crack. Also, if wet, it will make fart noises
u/[deleted]r/BrazilView thread →
Ipanema sandals as versatile travel footwear
Likewise for Ipanema sandals. They are getting a little harder to find these days but Nordstrom still carries them. Very thin and lightweight, and basically rubber flip flop material so perfect for showers, pools, and beaches, but also cute and dressy enough to wear to dinner. They go with me on almost every trip because they take up barely any space/weight.
u/Past-Wishboner/HerOneBagView thread →