Havaianas Brasil Havaianas are the original Brazilian Flip Flops since 1962. The Company was born in that same year inspired by the first toe sandals born in Japan, the Zhori. The rice-grain sole is actually a tribute to the Zhori, and the soles are made of vulcanised rubber which make them very durable, and very comfortable. Havaianas is now an international brand that spreads the Brazilian spirit over 100 countries summer after summer! The most famous of Brazil's original and authentic flip-flops. The sole has 3 rubber stripes in three of Brazil's colours. This model included the Brazilian flag for the 1998 World Cup. It was originally intended to be a special model just for the World Cup but proved so popular it stayed in the permanent collection. The best known version of Havaianas. Please try on your Havaianas when you receive them.