You know why most thongs are crap? Or the rubber tears around the hole and the strap keeps popping out. Most are flat, have loose straps and aren't comfortable (your podiatrist or physio wouldn't approve). They might even give you sore feet. They are terrible for the environment and take forever to break down. They can make a 'fart' noise when they're wet (no one wants that!) They are a death trap on smooth or wet surfaces... the list goes on. This is why our thongs are NOT crap! Simply get the next size up or down in the straps Customise your colour combo in less than 30 seconds - no tools required! The plugs are designed to fold over and pull through, instead of snapping off if you have a "blow-out". You should be able to simply push the plug back through the hole in the base.