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Maintenance
& Use Michael Mahnensmith
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He rediscovered his sandal design from the sandals
used 3,000 years ago by the desert warriors of King Solomon in Ethiopia. He
developed the idea while living in Catalina in the 1960's and copyrighted it in
1978.
With the exception of a nonskid synthetic heel, the
sandals are all leather, which is porous and keeps the feet cool and dry.
They feature a single strap harness, which laces around the big toe, then over
and under the foot, and around the heel, providing comfort and good arch
support. |
Handmade
leather sandals that are clever and functional.
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ALOHA FROM MAUI
ISLAND SANDALS© are handcrafted from top grain leather, so they will
need special care.
Do not go in the ocean with your sandals.
TO ADJUST AND MAINTAIN THE SANDAL:
| Step 1. Begin with the slotted end of the strap.
Allow one 1/4" space from the heel riser to the slot. |
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| Step 2. Position the foot back from the front of the sandal at least 1/4" for
ladies and 3/8" for men.
This will protect your toes. |
| Step 3. Tighten the strap around your heel first.
Make the inside heel riser vertical. Without changing your foot's position, continue to follow the strap. |
| Step 4. Your first pull is the outside strap between the big toe and the second
toe. #1
Step 5. The second pull is inside the foot under the arch. Pull the strap flat so the slots will not stretch. #2 Step 6. The third and final pull is under the big toe on the inside of the foot. Make sure the strap is over the ball of the foot and lifting the arch. #3 |
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| Step 7. Tie the knot (see drawing). Make sure it is flat and triangular. Cut off the excess strap. |
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| Step 8. Break-In and First Saddle Soaping. Take a short walk in the grass (off
road) about 100 yds. This walk may be uncomfortable, so take it slow and easy.
When you return, take both sandals off over the heel, no need to untie the knot
to take the sandals off & on. "Peel them off."
Use a small piece of medium sandpaper to lightly sand all 4 corners of the straps (3 strokes), where they go between the toes. Then make a thick foamy lather with saddle soap, sheep's wool and water. Lather up the entire top & strap. Do not move the strap. Put the sheep's wool down and rub briskly with your hands until all of the saddle soap foam is absorbed. Do not rinse. This first time is the only time you will use saddle soap without washing the sandal in fresh water and dripping 1 hr. |
| Re: MAINTENANCE. When all of the soap has been rubbed in by hand and the leather
is soft, put the sandal on
by wiggling in and pull up the back strap. Make sure the strap under the arch is up and in good position. Position your foot (Re: Step 2) and go for your second walk, as you walk, look at your foot and if necessary, kick right or left or fore or aft to hold your proper position for safety & comfort and soon your foot will make a print and will hold the position naturally. Tighten as needed from then on. Enjoy! |
| II MAINTENANCE: 4 or 5 times each year, and always
before storing. To clean your sandals, untie the knot and loosen the entire harness. Wash off the dirt by hand with fresh water. Back the strap through the pattern at least 3 inches. Wash again to be sure every inch of it is clean. When clean, shake off the excess water. Let drip for one hour. Use sheep's wool to make a thick foamy lather of
Readjustment: Repeat instructions 1 through 7 and cut
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| III ORDERING:
To order more ISLAND SANDALS © for yourself or others, have a friend trace both feet while standing evenly balanced. Be sure the pencil is vertical and draw into the big toe space (see drawing). be careful, as the feet are always somewhat different. |
| IV RESOLING:
ISLAND SANDALS © can be resoled by a good cobbler. Ask for a hard leather half sole to be laminated onto the sandal and sewn down. Make sure the strap still slides for adjustment. A new heel can be put on as well. |
| V NAVIGATION:
Stay on the path of harmony and seek inner peace :) |
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MAHALO,
The charge for ladies to size 11 is $250
for the right shoe and the left shoe
is free. Men's sizes to size 13 are $275.
Michael stresses the importance of good footwear while on
Maui, so stop in upon your arrival for measurement, or sandals can be ordered
by sending a tracing of both feet and big toes (or by having an "authorized
agent" do so) along with cashier's check or money order to Island
Sandals.
Shipping & handling fees are: $12.00 U.S., and $25.00 for
International sea mail, add $6.00 for each additional pair of sandals
shipped.
www.islandsandals.com
Island Sandals
Include this information in snail mail.
Charge amount on PayPal or money order:
Aloha from Maui,
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