Russian tourist gets custom flip-flops made in Sri Lanka shop. Here's how it's done

A Russian tourist visited a Sri Lankan shop to get custom flip-flops made on the spot, which left social media users praising the unique experience and local craftsmanship.

A Russian tourist shared how he unexpectedly stumbled upon a shop in Sri Lanka that made custom sandals from scratch right in front of customers, and the internet cannot get enough of the uniqueness of the process.

Zahar K, who is currently visiting Sri Lanka, shared the video on his Instagram account as he documented what he thought would be a simple purchase of flip-flops but turned out to be a fascinating made-to-order process.

In the now-viral video, the tourist walks into a small local footwear shop expecting to buy a regular pair of sandals. Instead, the shop staff guide him through a series of steps that turn the purchase into a personalised crafting experience.

The process began with him placing his foot on a sizing board, so the staff could trace and match the exact outline of his foot. This step helped them determine the precise size and shape needed for the sandals.

Next, he was asked to spin a small wheel to randomly select the design style for his sandals. After that, he choose the sole he preferred and then picked the straps that would go on the footwear.

Once the selections were made, the shop staff began assembling the sandals immediately. In the video, the worker could be seen cutting the materials, fitting the straps, and shaping the sole while the tourist watched closely.