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Sandals Buying Guide

A plethora of sandals are available in all colours, styles, fabrics and designs that they have come to be worn during all occasions.

Types of Sandals Found World Wide

Worldwide they are named differently and are available in different styles and shapes.  Some popular and common ones are given below.   

  • Birkenstock is a popular and common sandal brand known for contoured footbeds.  Some types are worn with socks and others without socks.
  • Chappals are Indian version of flip flop sandals but they have toe straps as an additional feature.
  • Geta is a Japanese sandal similar to flip flops and clogs.  They have wooden raised base with fabric thongs are worn with traditional clothing like yukata or kimono.  Other common types are Zori and Waraji.
  • Gurkees or Rope sandals are made using polypropylene soft rope which is resistant to chlorine and saltwater and are similar to the French Espadrilles.
  • Huaraches are Mexican sandals made using leather (hand-worked).
  • Mules are often open toed and backless shoes.
  • Slippers are also known as house shoes as they are worn indoors.
  • Water resistant and salt resistant sandals are ideal for beachwear and water sports.

Brands of Sandals

  • Birkenstock
  • Viva
  • Heel
  • Clarks

Quick Picks

Quick Picks

Hush Puppies Women's Gladness Sandal :

The gladness sandal is silver coloured and features a strap and a loop connecting the straps and is stylish. 

Josef Seibel Firenze Sandals, Brown :

The lightweight and comfortable sandals feature two straps and Velcro fastenings.  

Premium Leather Double Bar Flat Sandals :

The flat sandals are made of leather and to maintain the sandals using a leather protector will help. descriptiontext 

Quick Picks

Special Collection boy’s fisherman sandal :

The fisherman sandal features a Velcro adjustable strap to provide a comfortable fit.   

Merrell Kids Cham Sandal Royal Blue :

The cham sandal royal blue is airy and is made of Lycra.  

Fuchsia cork foot bed sandals :

Bright and colourful foot bed sandals are made of cork foot bed and rubber sole.   

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