The latest in sandal technology

March 3rd, 2005 with 977 views

I got a trippy new pair of Happy Feet Sandals today (no pun intended) and I swear, I have never been so enamored by a pair of sandals before. See, technically I got one pair, but with the brilliant invention of changable straps, it was as though I got three sandals for the price of one.

I saw them at Beauty Bar Katipunan (beside Starbucks) yesterday and I thought they were really cute. But what made me want them was when I found out that there are slots at the side of the sandals so that you can change the straps, which they also sold. Let me tell you why that is something really awesome. The reason why I rarely ever buy those cute colorful skirts that are everywhere is because I don’t have sandals that goes with them and it’d be expensive for me to buy a pair just for the skirt. When I buy footwear, I like the kind that’s not only comfortable, but something I can mix and match with other outfits. The design of the sandals is really casual–perfect for school. But at the same time it’s perfect for when I want to wear a colorful printed skirt.

Choosing what strap I wanted to get was quite difficult because there were so many colors and combinations available. I finally decided on getting two–blue and pink–to go with most of my wardrobe. Right after I left the store, I changed the straps to blue to match what I was wearing (which explains the blue straps in the picture; it originally came in white).

The sandals are as comfortable as Birkinstocks but unlike my Birks, they add one inch to my height. They’re a whole lot cheaper too. I’m not sure if Happy Feet is available outside the Philippines because I couldn’t find a website, but if you ever run across a shop that sells them, grab a pair for yourself, as well as a strap or two. It’s well worth it.

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13 Responses to “The latest in sandal technology”

Jenny on March 4, 2005 03:37 am
happy feet is back? those were very famous in late 70’s! retro!
Cessy on March 5, 2005 12:48 pm
Lauryn. I wanted to post a comment in blogged and it was asking me to pay cuz there seem to be advertising in my post?
slurpee on March 7, 2005 06:37 pm
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Anonymous on March 14, 2005 12:27 am
Your new ‘Happy Feet’ sandals first came out in the Philippines in the 70s. The original brand actually is German and is very much still in existence in Europe. Just look for the brand BERKEMANN and it should direct you the website.
Daynah on March 15, 2005 01:52 pm
Wow, those are cute!
gingmaganda on March 19, 2005 10:28 am
they have a webbie- http://www.happyfeetsandals.com
happy feet sandals are so cute!
Pele Anonas on March 22, 2005 04:42 pm
Hi!

Thanks for the good reaction to our product! we appreciate comments like these and would actually want you to email us your happy feet story. if you dont mind that is.

just reacting to the post of the berkemann sandals though, yes they are still in existence in europe but the design you have purchased is proudly philippine made and designed. the only design which we got from berkemann was the flat model we now call glide. just defending our product as i surfed on in :0.

thank you again and please visit our web site in about a month as we revamp it.

Pele Anonas
gingmaganda on March 26, 2005 10:29 pm
check out my pair heeheehee.
http://gingmaganda.blogspot.com/2005/03/so-what-have-we-been-up-to.html
i did try them out for a test walk and they are so, so, so comfy. haha. my boyfriend loves my sandals hahaha
gingmaganda on March 26, 2005 10:34 pm
heee heee! check out my pair. drive by my bloggy.
Jecca on March 28, 2005 12:54 pm
Yeah, I agree they’re comfortable!! But I find the strap a bit pricey– P350??? I wonder if Mr Quickie (or similar shops) can duplicate the strap…
jangelo on March 29, 2005 05:02 pm
cool! =)
hedi on April 7, 2005 06:10 am
hey i think yur stuff is awesome i would not mind meetin u if u wanna meet up and chill holla at me just tell me that i signed your thing and u wanna talk bye baby boy!!!!!!!!!!!!
GJ on April 25, 2006 04:29 pm
I just wonder..wont the strap wonder around your foot..?? it does not seem to be fixed at all..just pulled through the bottom..?so how the buckle will stay on the correct place?:) or am I asking silly questions..:))))
Though I like the idea of interchangeable straps..