Women Sandals Market

The word sandal derived from the Greek language. The ancient Greeks used to wear sandals made of twigs and willow leaves. The ancient Egyptians also used to wear sandals made of papyrus and palm-leaves. The sandals are open type comfortable footwear which leaves most of the upper part of the foot exposed. The women sandals are perfect for summer, sometimes have straps around the ankle. Women sandals can also have a heel.

The reason behind women- choosing- sandals, is the comfort, affordability, and as a fashion choice. Women’s sandals have a sole, either made from wood, leather, rubber, rope or tatami. They are versatile, trendy and eye-catchy with bright colours.

High-heeled sandals are the common type of women sandal. They can be formal or casual- made according to the need of the occasion. Hiking or trekking women sandals are specially designed for trekking or hiking in tropical and hot climate with rubber sole. Sports women sandals are popular for outdoor activities. The open thong is a dressier version of a flip-flop which gives nicer look and shape to feet.

Closed toe sandals give support to feet and hide the feet that need a pedicure. Mesh are the ankle strap sandals which are lightweight and look elegant on feet. Gladiator which consists of numerous strap provide great support and give a modern touch. Open-toe women sandals are good for those who have sweaty feet during summer.

It is important to keep the feet dry and sandals are the perfect option which let the feet breath. Sandals are also a better choice for the conditions like ingrown toenails and athlete foot which keep the feet out from damp atmosphere. Sandals can be worn on the beach. They not only protect the consumer from hot sand but they can be easily rinsed off with the water. Several consumers feel hassled when they have to wear shoes, even when they want to go in their yard. Sandals, however, can quickly be slipped on and off while making multiple trips outside.

The drawbacks of women sandals include the fear of getting infected with bacterial and fungal infection. As the sandals keep the half of the foot open, they increase the risk of fungal infections such as athlete's foot. The sole of the sandals is very thin which can adversely affect the heels.

The emergence of new design, concepts and themes in women sandals market is fuelling its growth globally. Rising popularity of eco-friendly footwear is another factor which is creating a positive impact on the women sandals market. Rising per capita income is driving the market of women sandals. Women now-a-day can afford luxurious and costly brands of sandals due to their rising income and financial independence.

This factor is creating a lucrative market for women sandals. Rapid urbanisation and increasing economic conditions in the developing countries particularly the Middle-East, Africa and Asia are creating a favourable situation for the robust development of global women sandals market. There are some factors which are hampering the growth of the market. For example, the profit margin in women sandal market is dropping down due to increased production cost and this factor is the greatest obstacle to the growth of global women sandals market.

Strong competition among footwear manufacturers is another factor which is affecting adversely on the growth of the market. Other types of footwear such as formal, traditional, casual are equally popular among consumer. Moreover women’s choice of fashion changes frequently, all these factors are likely to hinder the growth of the global women sandals market.

Gucci Group, Miu Miu, Stuart Weitzman, Brian Atwood, Walter Steiger and Jimmy Choo are some of the most expensive global brands in women sandals.  

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