Saltwater sandals
Encyclopedia
Saltwater sandals are a popular type of footwear
sold mainly in western and southern markets of the United States. Saltwater sandals are made of specially treated natural leathers are distinguished by their interlink strap design with an adjustable buckle strap around the ankle.
. The sandals were made primarily from scrap leather left over from making men's shoes.
, fashion editor Sarah Bernard compared saltwater sandals to Crocs and UGG boots
and identified saltwater sandals as the emerging Ugly Shoe Trend for 2008.
Footwear
Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet, for fashion, protection against the environment, and adornment. Being barefoot is commonly associated with poverty, but some cultures chose not to wear footwear at least in some situations....
sold mainly in western and southern markets of the United States. Saltwater sandals are made of specially treated natural leathers are distinguished by their interlink strap design with an adjustable buckle strap around the ankle.
History
Saltwater sandals originated in the early 1940's as an alternative to traditional children's leather sandals as a way to cope with leather shortages in World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. The sandals were made primarily from scrap leather left over from making men's shoes.
Manufacturing
The original saltwater sandals were made by the Hoy Shoe Company of St. Louis, MO, the Hoy Shoe Company continues to produce them.Trends
Saltwater sandals have been a summer staple in the children's footwear category for more than 60 years. More recently, the Hoy Shoe Company introduced Sun-San Salt-Water Sandals for women. In the November 4, 2007 issue of New York MagazineNew York (magazine)
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, fashion editor Sarah Bernard compared saltwater sandals to Crocs and UGG boots
Ugg Australia
UGG Australia is an American footwear company and is a division of the Deckers Outdoor Corporation, Goleta, California.UGG Australia footwear is manufactured in China....
and identified saltwater sandals as the emerging Ugly Shoe Trend for 2008.