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Sandals are open summer shoes, where the upper is mainly made of leather, fabric or synthetic straps. Closing will be done with buckles or velcro but can be also with buttons or zippers. Sandals usually are comfortable, flat and have a light sole.
Well, sandals are a type of shoe... The usually (but not always) have a flat sole, and they are really good for summer...Sandals come in lot's of different styles, gladiator sandals tie up the leg with leather straps and across the foot.