It’s amazing how the simplest shoe design can become the most successful. Back in 2008, I sketched my “Mask Sandals” in minutes. It was an instant vision — clean, asymmetrical, unisex. That same year, we sold over 3000 pairs.
Fast-forward to 2025: I’m making them again. Same pattern. Same idea. Still timeless.
These sandals cover almost the full inside of the foot like a glove, giving the feeling of a closed shoe — while keeping that open, fresh comfort on hot days. And yes — they make any foot look good. That’s rare.
I’m currently making a pair for a client… and now her husband wants the same! So I’m updating the original: adding EVA foam soles for that sturdy, masculine finish. Same Mask design — just stronger.
Next week, I’ll show you my full making process. If you love making shoes and want a design that actually sells — and works — this is it.
→ If you’re not ordering these from me, you can make them yourself. My Unisex Sandals Course is now live: 13 step-by-step lessons, same pattern, same structure.
And if you’re eyeing more summer shoes, the full Sandals Bundle is up too. Next week (June 25), I’ll share something special for my subscribers only. Comment “SANDALS” if you want the details early.
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MASK SANDALS. 17 Years Later. Still Winning.
It’s amazing how the simplest shoe design can become the most successful.
Back in 2008, I sketched my “Mask Sandals” in minutes. It was an instant vision — clean, asymmetrical, unisex.
That same year, we sold over 3000 pairs.
Fast-forward to 2025: I’m making them again.
Same pattern. Same idea.
Still timeless.
These sandals cover almost the full inside of the foot like a glove, giving the feeling of a closed shoe — while keeping that open, fresh comfort on hot days.
And yes — they make any foot look good. That’s rare.
I’m currently making a pair for a client… and now her husband wants the same!
So I’m updating the original: adding EVA foam soles for that sturdy, masculine finish.
Same Mask design — just stronger.
Next week, I’ll show you my full making process. If you love making shoes and want a design that actually sells — and works — this is it.
→ If you’re not ordering these from me, you can make them yourself.
My Unisex Sandals Course is now live:
13 step-by-step lessons, same pattern, same structure.
www.shoemakingcoursesonline.com/on-line-courses/un…
And if you’re eyeing more summer shoes, the full Sandals Bundle is up too.
Next week (June 25), I’ll share something special for my subscribers only.
Comment “SANDALS” if you want the details early.
Let’s make them together.
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