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Source Sandals, known in Hebrew as Shoresh Sandals (Hebrew: סנדלי שורש), are outdoor, trekking and hiking sandals marketed as having a "Non-Slip sole even in wet conditions"[1] and a typical patented x-strap-design. They have a strong tradition especially in the world of backpackers.[2] They are manufactured in Tirat Carmel in northern Israel and sold all over the world.
History
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Yoram "Yoki" Gill and his wife Daniella developed the design of Source Sandals in the late 1980s and established Source Vagabond Systems in 1990.[2] Since then, Source (Shoresh) sandals have become popular among Israeli backpackers, to the point where travelling Israelis often recognize fellow Israelis by their footwear.[3] More than 180,000 pairs are sold per year, with a growing share also outside of Israel.[4]
Product
The brand can be recognized by the straps forming an “x” below the ankle. Other typical features include: The sandals are delivered in a fabric bag instead of a cardboard box[5] (the bags are often used by the travelers for toiletry and other purposes). And they feature a 'Green Dot' lifetime warranty.[6] Every sandal bears a tag with a unique id-number, through which the sandal's manufacturing-history can be looked up. The sandals are manufactured in the company's factory in Tirat Carmel in northern Israel.
In recent years, Source has added a line of socks and hydration systems, selling to consumers and armies all over the world.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ "Sandal and Footwear Technology - SOURCE Hydration & Sandals". sourceoutdoor.com.
- 1 2 "Source Sandals - the Shoe That Changed Backpacker Fashions Around the World". 13 May 2005 – via Haaretz.
- ↑ "These sandals were made for walking". The Times of Israel.
- ↑ "For All Walks of Life - Hadassah Magazine | HadassahMagazine.org". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
- ↑ "Smiley Face Comfort Slippers for Men, Women & Kids". 2022-01-24. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "High-Tech Israeli Sandals: perfect urban & country footwear". The Jerusalem Post - JPost.com.
- ↑ "SEK Solutions to Supply AquaSource Water Tanker to USMC - Soldier Systems Daily". soldiersystems.net.