Sport Sandals

You see a lot of confusing terms thrown around to describe sandals - here's a quick glossary that you will keep your friends on their toes with your impressive knowledge of the world of sandals! In addition, we tell you where to wear these styles.

Gladiator
This sandal has often many straps on the sole to keep the foot on the top flange, and a thick band that goes around the ankle. They are so named as gladiators wore this type of sandal when fighting. Perfect for the nightclub.

Sport Sandals
Any sandal specifically designed for hiking or other activities. Most of the more "comfortable" shoes fit into this category. You will frequently see them being worn by men and the students in the summer - these sandals are best kept relaxed and casual setting of the office or the dance floor.

Flip-Flop
Named for the sound they make when the wearer walks, the flip-flop sandals or zori is loosely attached to the foot by a strap between the toes. The origin of the scale of the Japanese zori, which was officially worn with white socks - at least they are not black! scales are best reserved for the beach or around the house only.

City Sandal
This term refers to a popular sandal that you would not take the ride - effectively the opposite of a sport sandal. They are made to travel without getting stuck and sidewalks are generally quite dressed in their design. Sandals appropriate work.

Evening Sandals
An evening sandal is designed to look hot. Choose an evening sandal with a heel thicker if you plan to spend some time dancing - a thinner, more sophisticated heel is perfect for dinner and chat with friends.

Sandals Special Occasion
This term generally refers to sandals wedding, but can refer to a dressier sandal evening too. A momentous occasion dress or a call to marriage for these sandals.

Sandal
A flat sandal with a flexible sole and upper fabric. Good for a desk or a more casual outing with friends.

Huarache
A support strap sandal with a heel and a small top up of woven leather strips. Again a more casual sandal.

Butcher
A heavy sandal with a thick sole. The popular shoes on the market today incorporate a cork heel. According dressiness stem, these sandals can work, dine, dance or even appropriate.

T-Strap
A T-Strap mounts between the toes and hooks on a ankle bracelet to keep the foot firmly in place with a minimum coverage of the foot. Ideal for days at the beach or the first days of the summer if you want to enjoy the sun on your feet. A casual sandal designed for evenings and weekends, not an option office.

Toe Loop
The toe loop or toe ring sandals will keep the little toe firmly in place also a very popular style this season! As for the T-Strap, the casual sandal that usually means it is best confined to areas outside the cell company.

Neighborhoods
A wedge heel sandal sport beveled heel shoe that incorporates a thick complete with a small heel. It is more of a style for a dress sandal, which is very popular because of the beautiful shape of the corner. As the butcher, the adequacy of the corner for a particular location, depending on the dressiness of his superior. Wedges are often made of dressier sandals - there is not much that is casual about them!