THE RISE AND FALL OF THE PLASTIC SANDAL

Let's give the plastic sandal the place it deserves in the Shoes Hall of Fame!

While no one ever forgets the pain and blisters we go through in the summer because of it, nobody really knows its true story. For the first time we will look into the extraordinary fate of this plastic gem.

Invented by accident in Auvergne, it made its way to Africa, where it lived many lives: it was a symbol of colonialism, experienced hardship and war. It also embodied an ideal of society and the promise of a better world. Who could have imagined that the plastic sandal would leave such a mark on 20th century history, becoming an icon for an entire people? It is time to look back on its dark hours and its glory days.