| Saltwater sandals are fast becoming a popular | | | | The latest addition to it genre is the new Shark 11 |
| kind of footwear. They are sold mostly in | | | | Saltwater Sandal in Crazy Horse Color. Its design |
| southern and western markets in the United | | | | is like that of a fisherman's made from durable |
| States. These sandals are made from | | | | cowhide. It has a molded EVA sole with long |
| specially-treated natural leather evident in their | | | | lasting thread action by the bottom section of the |
| "interlink" strap and adjustable buckle straps | | | | sandal as well as an insole cushion. It has an extra |
| around the ankle. | | | | fabric and a comfortable strap molded in its back |
| The birth of saltwater sandals was in the early | | | | section to reduce sweating and unpleasant odors. |
| 1940s, posing as a good alternative to the | | | | It has sizes for pre-teens, toddlers and infants. |
| traditional leather sandals worn by kids. This is due | | | | Infant sizes are from 3 and up, depending on the |
| to the leather shortage during the World War II. | | | | built; and up to size 13 for pre-teens. For adults, |
| They resolved this shortage by making children's | | | | women would range from size 5 and up. |
| sandals out of scrap leather from leather | | | | Here are some of the in-demand saltwater |
| boot-making factories. Although originally | | | | sandals for kids in the market: |
| conceptualized and manufactured by the Hoy | | | | Ladies Fuchsia Saltwater Sandals |
| Shoe Company in St. Louis, Missouri, there are | | | | This saltwater sandal is great to wear on beach |
| also saltwater sandals made in China. | | | | and pool outings. It has a durable brass buckle and |
| The Hoy Shoe Company | | | | an adjustable strap. It has interlocking straps that |
| The original and classic designs of saltwater | | | | easily adjusts to the foot. The price of this |
| sandals by the Hoy Shoe Company are double | | | | saltwater sandal is $34.95. |
| stitched and molded in vulcanized rubber. These | | | | Unisex Tan Saltwater Sandals |
| are featured with adaptable straps for narrow to | | | | This saltwater sandal is made from all-original tan |
| wide fittings, and to accommodate the sizes of | | | | leather. It is best for summer and beach activities. |
| infants to pre-teens. | | | | It has a brass buckle that enables easy |
| The Trending Market | | | | adjustments for the straps. Its interlocking straps |
| For over 60 years now, it remain a summer | | | | conveniently adjust to the foot. It has vulcanized |
| fixture in children's footwear. The more recent | | | | rubber soles and double stitching to ensure long |
| design is Hoy Shoe Company's Sun-San Saltwater | | | | lasting quality. It is good for both dry and wet |
| Sandals for women. New York Magazine's fashion | | | | conditions because it is coated with |
| editor, Sarah Bernard, even made a comment last | | | | water-resistant sealants. The price of this |
| November 2, 2007 about it. She criticized | | | | saltwater sandal is $24.95. |
| saltwater sandals as an "Emerging Ugly Shoe | | | | Ladies Black Saltwater Sandals |
| Trend for 2008" while comparing it with Ugg | | | | This saltwater sandal is made from black leather |
| boots and Crocs. | | | | and it has 1 buckle ankle strap. The price of this |
| Amidst the criticisms, it remain as one of the | | | | saltwater sandal is $15.99. |
| exceedingly popular modern sandals made from | | | | Tips on Saltwater Sandals |
| highly durable materials. They do not wear and | | | | When using a pair of new saltwater sandals, it is |
| tear easily and they have proven themselves in | | | | best to loosen it up, particularly with the straps. |
| terms of quality. It is a bestseller among parents. | | | | You can do this by placing your thumbs inside its |
| In fact, they are no longer confined to the | | | | straps and pull them out towards the sides. This |
| southern and western markets of the US. They | | | | way, the interlocking leather straps are stretched. |
| are now globally supplied because of the gross | | | | After this, hold your sandal in your palms and |
| demands of customers. | | | | start squeezing the sides together, cupping the |
| Sandal are not only comprised of natural leather | | | | inside section of the sandal. This way, the straps |
| but their buckles are made from rustproof metal | | | | are flexed and pre-stretched. |
| and brass material. They are sold in various colors | | | | Saltwater sandals only seem too tight when it's |
| like white, navy, brown, orange and pink, red, | | | | new. It may need a short "break-in" period. After |
| yellow as well as fuchsia, black and green. | | | | some time, it will conform to your foot. |