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If you live in any place that gets warmer than sixty degrees any time of the year, then you will see women sporting the sandal. Sandals are a very popular form of footwear for both men and women but in America, you see them on the feet of women more often. But where did sandals originate? We often think of ancient Greeks as being the first to wear this type of footwear but they go back even further.

It is believed that the sandal was the second progression in foot coverings, right after animal skin wrappings. They cropped up in Pre-Hellenic times and consisted of a simple strap connected to a thick protective sole. Oftentimes, the sole was made from anything from leaves to wood to rawhide. Remains of the sandal have been found in almost all ancient cultures, from India, China, Egypt and Africa, to, of course, Rome and Greece.

The style of sandals has changed greatly over the years. The thong and toe strap have evolved immensely. For the Greeks, their toe strap was the big toe, and for Rome, the second toe. Today, any shoe store will exhibit a varying array of styles from thongs to slides, to mules to even clogs.

Most people associate the flip-flop with your basic sandal. It is open toed, has a thong strapping and a rubber sole that flaps on your foot each time you walk, hence the nickname. This kind of shoe is easy to slip on last minute if you need to run outside or if you're a college student running late for class. Another kind of sandal is the slide. It has a larger strap that goes over all the toes but no strap in the back to hold the show on your foot. These are typically a bit more formal.

Mules and clogs are closed toed shoes but sandals nevertheless. They both consist of a closed in toe area but mules are slightly more pointed, like dress shoes are often referred to as slippers. Clogs are more rounded and less formal than mules, have durable soles and are made from a number of materials, including rain slicker rubber, for activities such as gardening.

Sandals, depending on the style, can be worn to the most informal of outings such as the grocery store or to nightclubs and fancy dinners. They aren't the only piece of footwear that any woman should own but since they do coordinate with a number of outfits for a variety of occasions, they serve their purpose quite well.