noun
Okinawan decorated flip-flops
Traditional rubber sandals with a thong, often decorated with colorful designs, especially associated with Okinawa. Similar to beach sandals but with local decorative elements.
See also: ゴム草履 (ゴムぞうり) · ビーチサンダル
沖縄のお土産に島ぞうりを買った。
I bought some Okinawan decorated flip-flops as a souvenir.
夏は島ぞうりを履いて海に行く。
In summer, I wear Okinawan flip-flops to the beach.
Compound of 島 (shima, 'island', referring to Okinawa) and 草履 (zōri, 'traditional sandals'), literally 'island sandals'. The term reflects the Okinawan origin and style.