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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The sandals come with a unique cork footbed that molds to your feet over time, offering a personalized fit, according to the brand.
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Rylee Johnston, People.com, 15 July 2025
Both Glamour commerce director Brie Schwartz and style commerce editor Jake Henry Smith own and love Melissa’s iconic Possession sandals, which kicked off the original jelly sandals craze back in the ’80s.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 July 2025
These sandals hug your feet and are truly like walking on air.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Brown accents, in a pair of fisherman sandals and a unique basket bag, add just enough depth.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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Rylee Johnston, People.com, 15 July 2025
Both Glamour commerce director Brie Schwartz and style commerce editor Jake Henry Smith own and love Melissa’s iconic Possession sandals, which kicked off the original jelly sandals craze back in the ’80s.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 July 2025
These sandals hug your feet and are truly like walking on air.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Brown accents, in a pair of fisherman sandals and a unique basket bag, add just enough depth.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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“Sandal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandal. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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sandal
noun
san·dal
ˈsan-dᵊl 
: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot
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