The Bumnosed Double Plugger first appeared on our Australian beaches during the 60s and 70s. Also known as Bangers, these thongs epitomised the unpretentious and egalitarian Australian surf scene at the time, quickly rising to iconic status. As such they became The Australian Thong.

What are double pluggers in Australia?

Double Pluggers – Thongs for Real Blokes

the highest standard of thongs, two lugs though the sole on each side . if it has one plug it is only good for showers, two plugs and you can wear it out to dinner, to the pub, a wedding, a funeral, single pluggers should be banned,they are a hazard..

Why do they call thongs pluggers?

Thongs vs. Pluggers

While most of the country refers to our iconic, open-toed footwear as thongs, Queensland and the Northern Territory prefer to call them pluggers, in honour of the rubber plugs that fuse the straps to the soles.