sandal
Barefoot shoe compromise
A sandal is an open shoe consisting of a sole held to the foot by straps, leaving much of the foot exposed.
Sandals range from simple thong designs to elaborate gladiator styles with multiple straps.
They're associated with warm weather, casual wear, and ancient civilizations: She kicked off her sandals at the beach.
With socks, sandals are a notorious fashion faux pas—or deliberate dad style.
Ancient Roman arena combatant
- espadrilleRope-soled canvas shoe
- wedgeTapered splitting tool
- platformRaised flat structure
- stilettoThin-bladed knife or heel
mule · slide · slingback · huarache · peep-toe · flatform · thong · sport
Sudden change of position
- shorelineLand-water boundary
- boardwalkPlanked waterfront pathway
- sunbathingDeliberate exposure to rays
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
poolside · tropical · sandcastle · surfing · reef · saltwater · quick-dry · rubber
Ancient Roman arena combatant
- RomanOf ancient Italy's capital
- GreekOf Athenian origin
- EgyptianRelating to the pharaohs' land
- pharaohAncient Egyptian ruler
toga · chiton · papyrus · amphitheater · coliseum · mythology · artifact · archaeology
Stuffed fabric for comfort
- footbedShoe's interior platform
- insoleShoe's interior liner
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- ergonomicDesigned for bodily efficiency
breathable · lightweight · flexible · adjustable · contoured · orthopedic · therapeutic · soft
gladiator
Ancient Roman arena combatant
- espadrilleRope-soled canvas shoe
- wedgeTapered splitting tool
- platformRaised flat structure
stiletto · mule · slide · slingback · huarache · peep-toe · flatform · thong · sport · jelly
flip-flop
Sudden change of position
- shorelineLand-water boundary
- boardwalkPlanked waterfront pathway
- sunbathingDeliberate exposure to rays
waterproof · poolside · tropical · sandcastle · surfing · reef · saltwater · quick-dry · rubber · foam
gladiator
Ancient Roman arena combatant
pharaoh · toga · chiton · papyrus · amphitheater · coliseum · mythology · artifact · archaeology · biblical
cushion
Stuffed fabric for comfort
ergonomic · breathable · lightweight · flexible · adjustable · contoured · orthopedic · therapeutic · soft · molded
sunshine
Direct rays from above
- heatwaveProlonged abnormally high temperatures
- vacationLeisure time away
- sundressCasual strappy summer garment
shorts · festival · picnic · barbecue · outdoor · lightweight · breezy · casual · pedicure · open-air
trendy
Currently in vogue
vogue · boho · couture · stylish · ensemble · outfit · accessory · lookbook · fashionista · statement
- footwearboot, shoes, boots, pumps, loafer
- shoemakingcobbler, cordwainer, cobbling, last, shoe lasts
- boatsboat, ship, canoe, kayak, yacht
- Sufismtariqa, fana, sufi, Sufism, dervish
- ancient worldancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient Egypt, pyramids, pyramid
- rubbernatural rubber, rubber band, rubber trees, rubber boot, rubber glove
sandalboot
High shoe or startup
hiking boot · combat boot · work boot · steel-toe boot · sneaker
- socks with sandalsFootwear combination deemed unstylish
- strappy sandalsOpen shoes secured by bands
- platform sandalsStrappy shoes with thick soles
- jelly sandalsFlexible plastic open footwear
- leather sandalsOpen shoes from animal hide
- beach sandalsOpen footwear for shorelines