Outdoor footwear, consisting of a sole held to the wearer's foot by straps
passing over the instep and,
sometimes, around the ankle.
While the distinction between sandals and other types of footwear can sometimes
be blurry (as in the case of huaraches—the woven leather footwear
seen in Mexico—and peep-toe pumps), the common understanding is that a sandal
leaves most of the upper part of the foot exposed, particularly the toes. People may choose to wear
sandals for several reasons, among them economy (sandals tend to require less
material than shoes and are usually easier to construct), comfort in warm
weather, and as a fashion choice.
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