Sandals

Sandal is the best option, to give your feet the rest and cool breathe you always crave for. You call them sandals or flip-flops or thongs, they are one and the same. Sandals are the latest craze among the adults, youngsters and even kids. Splendid footwear transforms and updates an outfit, giving you a shimmering and dazzling look. You can find from flat to high heeled and buckled to just slip-on sandals.

A wide range and models of sandals are available in the market. Some of the most popular styles of sandals are Slide sandals, Huaraches/Mexican sandals, Stiletto, Sling backs, platforms, Espadrilles, and Kitten heel.

• In Slide sandals the toes and back are not covered and have single or multiple straps which can be thin, wide, woven, braided, twisted, knotted.
• Huaraches or Mexican sandals are the traditional handmade Mexican sandals with woven leather tops. They are available with some featuring leather, rubber or sneaker-like synthetic soles in multiple colors and styles
• Stiletto has the pointed heels or spiked heels.
• Sling backs have straps that connect from the vamp of the shoes and wraps around back part of the foot.
• Espadrilles is a shoe which has a woven fabric upper and a flexible sole usually woven from rope or grass.
• Kitten heel is a type of shoe that has thin base and low heel, set from back of the shoe.

These are available in different colors and materials such as rubber, transparent plastic, leather, wood, cloth, and nylon to suit every personality and fad. To give the flip-flops the formal look they are studded with rhinestones, shiny beads, sequins and pearls. Always, a sandal with thick sole has to be chosen, to protect your feet and give them some support.

Some of the top manufacturers famous among women are Aerosoles, Chaco, Crocs, ECCO, Hugo Boss, Life Is Good and Skechers, to mention a few. Among men and children, the leading brands are Celso Thongs from Nike, Leather flip thongs from Chaco, Havainas, Skechers and many more.