Source Sandals, known in Hebrew as Shoresh Sandals () are outdoor, trekking and hiking sandals made in the style of "
biblical sandals". They are marketed as having a "Non-Slip sole even in wet conditions" and a "typical patented x-strap-design". They have a strong tradition especially in the world of backpackers.
They are manufactured in
Tirat Carmel
Tirat Carmel (), or Tirat HaCarmel, is a city in the Haifa District in Israel. Throughout the ages, the site of the modern city was controlled by many people, including the Ancient Rome, Romans, the Ottoman Empire, Ottoman, and the United Kingdo ...
in northern Israel and sold both in Israel and worldwide.
History
Yoram "Yoki" Gill and Daniel Benoziliyo developed the design of Source Sandals in the late 1980s and established
Source Vagabond Systems
Source Vagabond Systems Ltd. (brand: SOURCE) is known in the outdoor, trekking and sports market for sandals, hydration systems, packs and accessories and in the tactical market for hydration systems, packs, and its SOURCE Virtus Soldier System.
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in 1989.
Since then, Source (Shoresh) sandals have become popular among Israeli backpackers, to the point where travelling Israelis often recognize fellow Israelis by their footwear. More than 180,000 pairs are sold per year, with a growing share also outside of Israel.
Product
The brand can be recognized by the straps forming an “x” below the ankle. Other typical features include: The sandals are delivered in a fabric bag instead of a cardboard box (the bags are often used by the travelers for toiletry and other purposes). And they feature a 'Green Dot' lifetime warranty. Every sandal bears a tag with a unique id-number, through which the sandal's manufacturing-history can be looked up. The sandals are manufactured in the company's factory in
Tirat Carmel
Tirat Carmel (), or Tirat HaCarmel, is a city in the Haifa District in Israel. Throughout the ages, the site of the modern city was controlled by many people, including the Ancient Rome, Romans, the Ottoman Empire, Ottoman, and the United Kingdo ...
in northern Israel.
In recent years, Source has added a line of socks and
hydration system
A hydration system is an apparatus used in recreation and other sustained outdoor activities. It is intended to help its user carry liquid, to support the physical effort involved in the activity, without the need to use one's hands or take off ...
s, selling to consumers and armies all over the world.
See also
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Economy of Israel
An economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services. In general, it is defined as a social domain that emphasize the practices, discourses, and material expressions associated with ...
References
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External links
Official Website
Sandals
Shoe brands
Israeli brands