Strappy sandals are

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with multiple straps that connect (secure) the sole to the foot. Strappy sandals have various designs, materials, and heel heights. Strappy sandals are popular for summer seasons, having probably adapted gladiator styles popular in 1970s. Harpersbazaar named them the hit of 2024 summer season. Prada and Max Mara are among the brands who actively use strappy sandals in their fashion lines. Strappy sandals were worn by

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'', wore about 100 pairs of strappy sandals.

History

The origins of strappy sandals date back to ancient civilizations. In Ancient Egypt, sandals made from papyrus and palm leaves featured straps to hold the footwear securely to the feet. These sandals were practical for the hot climate and often indicated social status and wealth. In Ancient Greece and Rome, sandals were an essential part of everyday attire. Roman soldiers wore these as part of their military uniform. During the 1920s and 1930s, strappy sandals became popular again. Designers began experimenting with sandal designs, incorporating higher heels and decorative elements.

Design and materials

Strappy sandals are designed with multiple straps that can vary in number, width, and placement. Advancements in material technology have introduced eco-friendly materials like recycled plastics and vegan leathers. The soles can be flat, wedged, or heeled, catering to different comfort levels and style preferences. Among the designs, are gladiator sandals, inspired by ancient Roman footwear and featuring horizontal straps that may extend, and thong sandals, which have a strap between the big toe and the second toe.

In fashion

Famous designers like

Manolo Blahnik Manuel "Manolo" Blahnik Rodríguez (; born 27 November 1942) is a Spanish fashion designer and founder of the eponymous high-end shoe brand. Biography Blahnik was born in Santa Cruz de la Palma, in the Canary Islands (Spain), to a Czech father ...

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Stuart Weitzman Stuart A. Weitzman (born July 1941) is an American shoe designer, philatelist, and founder of the shoe company Stuart Weitzman. Weitzman has designed footwear for Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. Career In the late 1950s, Weitzman's father, Seymour ...

have created popular strappy sandal designs.Blahnik, Manolo. ''Manolo Blahnik Drawings''. Thames & Hudson, 2003

External links

The 22 Best Strappy Sandals for Summer: Flat, Heeled and Everything in Between (by the Hollywood Reporter)

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