Ipanema
Pluma Vanilla Flip-Flops Women
The Ipanema Pluma is a women's flip-flop with a lightweight, flexible construction and a slightly raised square-toe silhouette. Its pale vanilla cream synthetic upper includes a supple gel Y-strap, while the non-slip footbed provides cushioning at the heel and the outsole offers non-skid traction. Designed for casual daily wear, this sandal also features a textured footbed with embossed Ipanema branding.
- Color
- Vanilla
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Women's flip-flops with lightweight flexible design, slightly raised square toe, and cushioned footbed.
Non-slip footbed with cushion heel, non-skid outer sole, supple gel strap with logo.
- Color
- Vanilla · white
- Material
- Upper: PVC; Outer sole: PVC
- 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
Ipanema's Pluma Vanilla Flip-Flops Women offer a square-toe design at $32 CAD that undercuts Havaianas' $54 USD model, allowing toes to spread naturally for reduced pinching and improved balance, with a footbed bearing the brand's iconic beach sidewalk pattern since 1971. The PVC outsole grips wet surfaces better than smooth EVA, and the PVC straps are water/sun resistant but may lose suppleness with extreme exposure. Running true to size with a roomy forefoot, these lightweight (meaning 'feather' in Portuguese) flip-flops fold flat for easy packing. Best for short beach trips, errands, and packing—not all-day walking—they feature a warm off-white with subtle beige undertone.
Verified claims
- Value
- Pluma's square-toe at $32 CAD undercuts Havaianas' $54 USD model.
- Brand heritage
- Footbed bears Ipanema's iconic beach sidewalk pattern since 1971.
- Fit
- Square-toe design widens the forefoot platform so toes aren't pinched together, improving walking comfort and weight distribution.
- Sizing
- Generally runs true to size for most women; order usual size and check the size guide. The square-toe design already gives the forefoot extra room.
- Strap durability
- PVC straps are water/sun resistant but may lose some suppleness with extreme exposure.
- Wet traction
- PVC outsole grips wet surfaces better than smooth EVA foam.
- Name meaning
- Pluma means feather in Portuguese, emphasizing lightweight design.
- Packability
- All-PVC upper and outsole fold flat or roll into a bag without creasing, making the Pluma low-volume for travel; the fixed footbed means no removable insole to misplace.
- Style
- Pluma matches Havaianas Slim Square square-toe design at $32 CAD vs $54 USD
- Color undertone
- Warm off-white with a subtle beige undertone; leans neutral and slightly creamy rather than strongly yellow or pink.
- Best uses
- Best for short beach trips, errands, and packing; not for all-day walking.
- Footbed design
- The footbed cushion is fixed and not removable, and the sandals are designed for bare feet; the gel strap and footbed are meant to be comfortable against the skin, while socks may bunch up or look odd.
- Toe strap comfort
- The flexible PVC toe strap prevents the friction and cuts between the toes that are common with stiffer rubber flip-flops, so the Pluma can be worn comfortably right away.
- Cushioning
- A dedicated cushioned heel zone adds a noticeably softer step on hard surfaces, with only minimal extra weight over a flat sole.
- Footbed traction
- The footbed itself is non-slip, helping keep the foot planted on the sandal while walking.
Product record
- Title
- Pluma Vanilla Flip-Flops Women
- Brand
- Ipanema
- Price
- 32 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Top-down view of a pair of pale cream flip-flops with square-rounded toe shape, textured footbeds, glossy Y-shaped thong straps, and embossed circular heel marks.
- Overall orientationTwo flip-flops shown from above, laid side by side with toes at the top and heels at the bottom.
- Footbed shapeFlat footbeds with a broadly square-rounded toe area and slightly tapered heel area; edges are gently rounded.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.94 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.94 (high) - Footbed texture patternAll-over repeating shallow embossed rounded-square motif across each footbed surface.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.60 (high) - Heel embossingCircular embossed mark near each heel with raised text around and a signature-like word in the center.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.75 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.61 · y 0.75 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Embossed heel text top arc“SOFT COMFORT”
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.77 · w 0.16 · h 0.08 (medium) - Embossed heel text bottom arc“SUPER LEVEL”
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.82 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (medium) - Embossed center text“Ipanema”
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.79 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - Strap styleGlossy Y-shaped thong straps with a rounded thong post that inserts at the toe area.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.70 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.70 (high) - Strap logo tag“Ipanema”
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.45 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.77 · y 0.45 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (medium) - Material appearanceMatte-molded footbed material and glossy smooth straps, both appearing to be uniform synthetic material.
- Toe post detailRounded narrow toe post connecting the strap to the footbed at the toe center of each flip-flop.
2 regions
x 0.31 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.16 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadows; overhead lighting creates subtle highlights on glossy straps.
- Background and surfaceNeutral light gray background with soft drop shadows under each flip-flop indicating slight elevation from the surface.
- Shot compositionCentered overhead framing with both shoes fully visible and small gaps between them and the image edges.
- LightingEven diffuse lighting producing soft highlights on the glossy straps and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
pale vanilla cream· footbed#DACB9Dpale vanilla cream· strapsbright sky blue· strap logo tag- 02
Product
Side-profile of a single women's flip-flop lying flat, showing the full sole, V-shaped Y-strap and toe-post from the medial side.
- Overall silhouetteFlat flip-flop shown in side profile with a uniform platform sole and a gently contoured footbed visible along the top edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.72 · w 0.96 · h 0.18 (high) - Sole constructionSingle-piece molded sole with a slightly raised heel edge and a shallow dip at the arch/footbed area; matte finish.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.74 · w 0.96 · h 0.13 (high) - Strap styleY-shaped thong strap with two parallel upper strap bands joining at a toe-post; strap has a smoother, slightly glossier finish than the sole.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.62 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Toe-postThin rounded toe-post connecting the straps to the footbed at the toe area; visible gap beneath where it meets the sole.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.66 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Logo on strap“Small script logo printed on the outer side of the strap in a contrasting light blue color.”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, soft shadow beneath the sole, centered composition and even lighting from above.
- Shot compositionSingle product centered horizontally near the lower third of the frame with large empty negative space above.
- Background and surfaceUniform very light gray background and surface with a soft drop shadow directly beneath the sole indicating overhead diffuse lighting.
- Lighting and shadowEven, soft lighting with minimal specular highlights on the strap and a subtle shadow below the flip-flop toward the lower right.
Colors
pale vanilla cream· sole / footbedlight vanilla cream· straps#DACB9Dlight sky blue· strap logo text- Overall silhouetteFlat flip-flop shown in side profile with a uniform platform sole and a gently contoured footbed visible along the top edge.