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• Sandals
Sandals are easy to wear, comfortable, and go with everything. They are great in warmer climates or during warmer times of the year because they keep the feet cool and dry. The chances of getting athlete's foot is lower with sandals than with enclosed shoes. In choosing sandals, consider where you'll be wearing them and for how long. The best sandals are contoured to fit and hold the feet. Look for sandals that have a slightly sunken area at the heel to keep heels from moving around.
The soles of sandals can be made from rubber, leather, wood, tatami or rope. They may be held to the foot by a narrow thong that generally passes passing between the first and second toe, or by a strap or lace, variously called a latchet, sabot strap or sandal, that passes over the arch of the foot or around the ankle. They may or may not have a low or high heel and/or heel strap. Look for straps that don't dig into or rub against the skin.
The best sandals for dressy occasions such as social events are constructed of materials such as leather or good quality synthetics that look like leather. Two designs are flats and high heeled sandals. Heel sandals can be Wedge heel, cork heel, and dtiletto heel. Wedge sandals have heels shaped like a wedge. The heel forms a solid extension form the sole leaving no space in the instep. Wedged heels provide good balance and support. If looking for a pair that will give you some added height, check out platform and high heel sandal options. Choose high heel sandals with straps on the instep which prevent sliding of your feet forward therefore minimizing the strain on your toes.
Espadrilles are a type of canvas or cotton sandal with a heal made to look like rope. Most espadrilles also have a strap or tie around the ankle.
Gladiator sandals look more intricate than most other types of sandals with the straps going over your feet and tieing up your legs. These sandals can be worn by both men and women, depending on the style, and several companies produce a range of gladiator sandals including styles specifically suited to women.
In the same family as sandals are clogs. A clog is a heavy sandal, having a thick, typically wooden sole. Patten, a type of oversized clog often has a wooden sole or metal device to elevate the foot and increase the wearer’s height. Espadrilles are flat, usually having a fabric upper and a flexible sole, often of rope.
The thong sandal or flip flops are very popular. The rubber versions of thongs are more known as flip flops because of the flip-flop sound when worn. Flip flops are a flat, backless sandal that consist of simple soles held on the foot by a V-shaped strap that passes between the big and second toe, attached to the sole at three points, commonly known as the thong strap. The most exquisite thongs are made up of leather with buckles as accessories on it making this pair of shoes appropriate for more formal attire.
The most popular kinds of sandals include:
• Huarache – A Mexican sandal of woven leather thongs forming vamp.
• Gladiator – flat with several wide cross straps to hold the sole to the foot and one wide strap around the ankle. Copied from sandals worn in roman arenas by gladiators.
• Flip-flops or Zori – originally a Japanese sandal with sponge rubber sole held on the foot by two straps which come up between the first and second toes and fasten to the side of the sole.
Types of sandals by activity are:
• Dress sandals
• Walking sandals
• Beach sandals
• Water sport sandals
• Weekend sandals
