Sandal

Abstract

A sandal which is formed with a sole member and a thong member removably attached to the sole member for holding the sandal wearer's foot against the sole member. The thong member may be alternatively fitted over only the wearer's instep or a portion of the thong member may be withdrawn from the position of covering the wearer's instep and be positioned around the wearer's heel. SU The present invention relates to relatively simply constructed sandals for use mainly during recreational activities. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventional sandals for use at the beach, poolside or related activities, generally slip on and off the wearer's feet quite easily but are somewhat securely held at the instep portion of the foot by a single split thong which fits over the instep. Though this is a convenient feature, there is the important drawback in that there is no practical way to keep the sandals on the wearer's feet while he is walking on rough surfaces, running or walking in water. The heel portion of the foot is too easily separated from the sandal. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In light of the above-mentioned drawback prevelant in conventional sandals, the present invention is designed to provide a sandal which overcomes this drawback, but which at the same time is as convenient to wear. The sandal of the present invention has the same style flexible thong fitted over the instep of the wearer, but this thong is divided into two parts, one of which is secured to the sole of the sandal and fitted over the wearer's instep and the other of which is fittable over the wearer's instep, but is also bendable away from the second thong to fit around the wearer's heel.

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