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
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
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesUses
Everyday wear when you want a light, comfortable flip-flop
These lightweight, flexible Ipanema flip-flops suit everyday casual wear when you want practicality with a feminine look. The PVC construction feels softer underfoot, and the non-slip footbed with a cushion heel and non-skid outer sole adds comfort with each step. One reviewer found them comfortable to wear all day without blisters or cuts between the toes, which she credited to their shape and material.[1,2,3,4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Pluma Vanilla Flip-Flops Women: Choose this if you want an extremely lightweight, flexible flip-flop for easy, everyday wear in a feminine pale cream look. It has a non-slip footbed with a cushioned heel, a non-skid outer sole, a supple gel strap with a logo, and a PVC upper and sole; one reviewer found the shape and material so comfortable that they experienced no blisters or toe-post irritation. It comes in sizes 6 through 10 in Ivory/Cream Beige, so it suits shoppers wanting a flat, simple thong-style sandal rather than an arched or contoured support footbed.[2,3,4,5] | Sunny Paradise Beach Sandals Women: Choose this if you want a lightweight, flexible flat flip-flop for casual wear, with a non-slip footbed offering toe support, a non-skid striped outsole, and a colorful tropical print on the cream footbed. The supple textured PVC strap and sole keep the design simple and low-profile. Note it comes only in whole sizes 6 through 10 in the Patterned White colorway, since Ipanema shoes are not offered in half sizes.[6,7,8,9,10] | Nocturnal Paradise Flip-Flops Women: Choose these flip-flops if you want a lightweight, flexible everyday sandal with a non-slip footbed that provides toe support and a non-skid striped outsole. They come in one Patterned Black style, with a colorful tropical print of pink flowers and green leaves on the textured black footbed, a supple textured PVC strap with logo, and sizes 6 through 10. Shoppers prioritizing sustainability may also note Ipanema's stated brand practices, including that its products are 100% recyclable, use no rubber from the brand's rainforests, and are made with mould injection technology that minimizes post-production waste.[11,12,13,14] |
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.
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4706884 | Pluma Vanilla Flip-Flops Women - Ivory/cream Beige - 6 | CA$32.00 | Yes |
| 4706885 | Pluma Vanilla Flip-Flops Women - Ivory/cream Beige - 7 | CA$32.00 | Yes |
| 4706886 | Pluma Vanilla Flip-Flops Women - Ivory/cream Beige - 8 | CA$32.00 | Yes |
| 4706887 | Pluma Vanilla Flip-Flops Women - Ivory/cream Beige - 9 | CA$32.00 | Yes |
| 4706888 | Pluma Vanilla Flip-Flops Women - Ivory/cream Beige - 10 | CA$32.00 | Yes |