A Great Match – Thong Sandals & Recycled Saris
Written by Urban Sherp on July 29th, 2009
Who: Tia’s; Florida
What: Freestyle Sandals
Where: Tia’s; $54 for the base, $12 for vintage sari straps
Why: Imagine packing up for your next tropical vacation and just throwing one pair of shoes into the suitcase. One pair that packs flat and goes with everything… That’s the beauty of the Freestyle Tia sandal.
The highly versatile sandal consists of a vegetable tanned leather foot base with three loops for securing the sandal straps. The short instructional videoswill have you lacing up your sandals like a pro, just as easy as tying a shoe. Mix and match tie styles with an array of limited edition upcycled Indian saris to complement your outfit. Or if you are feeling thrifty, make your own straps from salvaged fabrics, old clothing, or your own vintage finds.
Insider’s tip – if you are between sizes, best to order a size up.
Need a little more heel? Try the Mohop sandal.
Owner, Dan Shir, has been making shoes in India for over 30 years and hails from a line of family members in the shoe business and was inspired by travels to India where leather thong sandals and used saris abound to create the Tia Freestyle sandal.
We always feel good supporting the “little guy.” A handmade gift feels more personal than something mass produced. The guys over at Tia’s feel the same way, here’s a list of their 21 reasons to support independently made products and say NO to mass market.
