1
: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot
2
: a low-cut shoe that fastens by an ankle strap
3
: a strap to hold on a slipper or low shoe
4
: a rubber overshoe cut very low
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Their pitch is seductive: a digital workforce imbued with the personality of your favorite brands, ready for your insomniac ping about sandals that don’t fit before a vacation.
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Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Not one but two of our editors swear by these platform sandals for their ultra-comfort, lightweight feel, and surprising support.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
On December 3, Jolie hit up Atelier Jolie in a chic oversized gray cardigan and black platform sandals, despite the 30 degree weather in New York City.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Carpenter completed the look with a pair of mule sandals.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Not one but two of our editors swear by these platform sandals for their ultra-comfort, lightweight feel, and surprising support.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
On December 3, Jolie hit up Atelier Jolie in a chic oversized gray cardigan and black platform sandals, despite the 30 degree weather in New York City.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Carpenter completed the look with a pair of mule sandals.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Sandal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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sandal
noun
san·dal
ˈsan-dᵊl 
: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot
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