SANDALS FOR THE SEASIDE

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 7 January 1931, Page 6

SANDALS FOR THE SEASIDE

All beaches are not pebble-less, and, in any case, it is amusing to wear sandals. A semi-Chinese variety is being worn and in whatever .bright colour goes best with the bathing suit, designed to create a sensation at any ot the local Lidos. The sandal is made ot wood, shaped more or less to the foot, both in outline and as regards a certain amount of curve under the instep. It is painted the brightest possible blue or red, or whatever colour may he fashionable, and it is attached to the foot by means of straps, which are by no means the least important item of its construction. These straps are rather broad and also very bright m colouring. Thus a blue sandal may have a bright red strap and the strap, in addition, may be painted with a flower or bird design. The design contrasts both with the blue and the red. The wooden sole has certain advantages in protecting the feet, and as the paint is thick waterproof enamel it can be worn in the sea as well as out of it. The Chinese impression is given very strongly by the adoption of the sock, worn with the sandals. The sock is invariably white usually with a coloured edge. Here again is room for a colour scheme, and the straps of the sandal often match the rim of the sock in bright scarlet or perhaps yellow. The sock makes the sandal very much more becoming, and it also protects the foot. It is curious that the sock, however worn, generally makes a line as becoming as that of the Russian boot. Sandals are not expensive, and they hid fair to he an important holiday item this summer.