Figure 1.-- The basic styles of closed-toe sandals were single and double strap styles. The single-strap type was by far the most common. There were many small diiferences involving the with of the center strap and perforations. The center straps were originally narrow. By the 1980s the wide center strap had become more popular with boys, perhaps because it looked more like a shoe. |
We also noticed a variety of sandals. The two basic types of sandals are closed and open-toe sandals. The children mostly wore closed-toe sandals, although open-toe sandals were worn at a few schools. There were several different styles of closed-toe sandals. The basic styles of closed-toe sandals were single and double strap styles. The single-strap type was by far the most common. There were many small diiferences involving the with of the center strap and perforations. The center straps were originally narrow. By the 1980s the wide center strap had become more popular with boys, perhaps because it looked more like a shoe. Sandals were made with and without perferations on the top front portion. Soles also varried.
