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Source Sandals, known in Hebrew as Shoresh Sandals ( he, סנדלי שורש), are outdoor, trekking and hiking sandals 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 in northern Israel and sold all over the world.
Yoram "Yoki" Gill and his wife Daniella developed the design of Source Sandals in the late 1980s and established
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Source Sandals, known in Hebrew as Shoresh Sandals ( he, סנדלי שורש), are outdoor, trekking and hiking sandals 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 in northern Israel and sold all over the world.
History
Yoram "Yoki" Gill and his wife Daniella 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 1990. 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 in northern Israel. In recent years, Source has added a line of socks and hydration systems, selling to consumers and armies all over the world.See also
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