- Saltwater sandals
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.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 II . 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 . They are manufactured at the Hoy Shoe Company in St. Louis, Missouri. Some are made in China.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 ofNew York Magazine , fashion editor Sarah Bernard compared saltwater sandals to Crocs and Ugg boots and identified saltwater sandals as the emerging Ugly Shoe Trend for 2008. [ [http://nymag.com/shopping/features/40266/ Ugly Shoes: A Brief History] ]References
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