Women’s sandals are open type footwear commonly used for outdoor occasions. This type of footwear contains sole held to the women’s foot by straps passing over the instep or sometimes around the anklet. The distinction between the sandals and other kind of footwear is the sandal leaves most of the upper part of the foot that is the toe, exposed. Women Sandals requires less material than shoes and are always easier to construct. Women may choose to wear sandals for several reasons; among them is the economy, comfort in warm weather and as a fashion choice. Women use these kinds of sandals in warmer climates and warmer part of the year in order to keep their feet cool and dry. The Women sandals have sole made from rubber, leather, wood, tatami or rope. It may be held to the foot by a narrow thong that generally passes 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. A sandal may or may not have a heel (either low or high) and/or heel strap. Various kinds of sandals are there. Few are below:
Barefoot sandals are misnomer, referring to straps are jewellery such as anklets, toe rings that have no sole. Barefoot originated in South Asia and are popularly worn at religious festivals and events basically for presentation than protection.
Clog is a kind of women sandal that contains a heavy thick, typically a wooden sole.
Grecian sandal is a kind of women sandal that has a sole attached to the foot by interlaced straps crossing the toes and instep, and fastening around the ankle.
Huaraches are a kind of women sandal that has a flat sandal originally made from recycled rubber used by minimalist runners.
Jelly sandals or Jelly shoes were originally a version of the classic fisherman sandal made in PVC plastic. Later designs featured translucent soft plastic in bright colours; hence the name of jelly sandals or jellies. Recently, a whole range of styles have been produced in this material, mainly for women and girls, but the classic unisex design remains popular.
Roman sandal is a kind of women sandal that held to the foot by a vamp composed of a series of equally spaced, buckled straps.
Saltwater sandals are sandals that are commonly worn by children as a way of coping with wartime leather shortages.
Soft Foam Sandals are sandal made from closed cell soft foam and uses surgical tubing for the straps. They are sold primarily along the Texas Gulf Coast in beach side gift shops.
Worishofer is a kind of sandal that is commonly used by women with a cork wedge heel.
Hiking and Trekking Sandals are sandals designed for hiking or trekking in hot and tropical climates, usually using robust rubber outsole, suitable for any terrain, Super EVA foam insole. These sandals are usually shaped to support the arched contour of the foot. The straps are usually made of polyester or nylon webbing for quick drying after exposure to water and to minimize perspiration. Also suitable for many other adventure sports and activities where quick drying and reduced perspiration is required, including rafting, travelling, paragliding, and skydiving.