14/05/2026
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15/03/2026
FIRST MADE IN VIETNAM BAREFOOT SANDALS - BIG UPDATE
The pair on my feet is a PROTOTYPE. Some features will be the same as the final version, while others may change. Specifically:
1. Strap material
The sandal straps will definitely be made from real cow leather. However, I haven’t finalized the exact type yet. Currently there are two options: chrome-tanned leather and oil-waxed leather. Each has its own pros and cons. The official version will likely include both options, so you guys can try them out. I’ll collect feedback and decide later.
With Saigon’s weather, I can only test under certain conditions. People in the North who deal with cold rain and humid seasons may experience different issues that I simply cannot predict here.
The strap width will stay the same. Right now I’m testing on my own foot, which is size 46, so the 2 cm strap looks a bit small. But if you put this strap on a size 36 foot, it actually looks quite large.
2. Strap buckle
The sandal will use a Double-D buckle. This type of buckle is commonly used in high-end safety gear.
If you’ve ever handled a premium helmet costing 400 USD and above with high safety certifications, there’s a 100% chance the chin strap uses a Double-D buckle.
The structure is very simple: Two D-rings on one end of the strap . The other end is just a plain strap that you thread through and pull back Despite the simplicity, it locks extremely securely.
If you’re planning to buy my sandals, you might want to look up how to fasten a Double-D buckle on YouTube. It’s actually pretty simple.
3. Strap routing design
I’m currently experimenting with a few different strap layouts. However, the main idea will remain the same:
the straps will pass completely through the sole from top to bottom.
I’ll write a separate post explaining why I chose this somewhat “unusual” routing design. It may look strange, but it’s actually more durable than the strap systems used in many sandals from many other cheap Chinese or Vietnamese local brand.
4. Outsole
The outsole will be exactly the same as the Bigfoot model. This rubber is extremely durable. I weigh 105 kg, and I’ve worn the Bigfoot model for over two years, yet it has barely worn down at all.
The thickness is only about 2–2.2 mm, but the key reason for its durability is that it’s made from automotive tire rubber, not the cheap foam-mixed rubber used in 99% of sandals on the market.
5. Footbed surface (the part your foot rests on)
In this prototype, the footbed is made from 3.5 mm vegetable-tanned leather. The advantage is that skin-to-leather contact grips very well. However, when wearing socks, leather-to-fabric grip is not as strong.
Anyone who studied basic physics in middle school probably remembers friction coefficients. Different materials interacting will produce different levels of friction.
People who wear socks with sandals will definitely notice discomfort if the grip is too low. Because of that, I’ll also experiment with a rubber footbed.
The official version will likely offer both materials, so users can choose depending on their needs and usage conditions.
6. Strap configuration
The strap layout may vary between versions. However, every design will include a vertical strap at the heel, connecting the sole and the heel strap.
This is a very important structural detail that ensures the durability of the sandal. Interestingly, almost no heel-strap sandals on the market include this feature.
I’ll write a separate detailed post explaining this design choice.
