1
: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot
2
: a low-cut shoe that fastens by an ankle strap
3
: a strap to hold on a slipper or low shoe
4
: a rubber overshoe cut very low
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The leather sandals aren’t just iconic for the little rainbow logo on the toe piece, but for their ability to last, which is a refreshing change from typical flimsy plastic sandals that barely last a summer.
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Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025
These sandals are incredibly customizable thanks to adjustable straps and a cushioned cork footbed that molds to your feet.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Instead, wear them through check-in, security, and boarding, then change into a slim pair of slippers or sandals after take-off.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
The line features two-piece sets, dresses, swimsuits and vibrant-colored crochet totes and sandals.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
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Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025
These sandals are incredibly customizable thanks to adjustable straps and a cushioned cork footbed that molds to your feet.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Instead, wear them through check-in, security, and boarding, then change into a slim pair of slippers or sandals after take-off.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
The line features two-piece sets, dresses, swimsuits and vibrant-colored crochet totes and sandals.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Sandal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandal. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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sandal
noun
san·dal
ˈsan-dᵊl 
: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot
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