stackyFACTSThe quintessential cheap beach sandal is actually a massive cultural appropriation of woven straw. Western manufacturers simply took the traditional split-toe design of the zori, completely stripped away the craftsmanship, and mass-produced it in synthetic foam for lazy summer lounging.
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