HOW BENDIE SANDALS WERE CREATED

It all started with one simple decision: to make our own sandals from durable rubber and paracord ropes in a workshop. It wasn't about anything professional, just curiosity, joy in creation and a pleasant time spent. After the first walks in the sandals, we got used to them and fell in love with them. They were very light, flexible, easy to maintain, had a simple design and, most importantly, gave our feet complete freedom of movement. We wore them all summer, whether we spent time in nature, by the water or in the city. 

When we went on vacation with the sandals, every day we felt that they were exactly what we needed for the summer. And then came the moment when we decided to start making these sandals for others. From that moment on, we started perfecting the sandals. We improved the lacing, adjusted the shape and fine-tuned the details to make them the best possible. Every pair of sandals we now make is also part of a story that began in our workshop and continues with you, whether you are walking through the city, the forest, or on a summer adventure.

PRODUCTION AND MATERIALS

We make our sandals by hand in our small workshop in the Czech Republic. We use only vegan materials, such as durable rubber soles, strong paracord cords and metal studs. We do not use any chemicals during production and we take care of our environment and the planet.

BAREFOOT SOLE

The sole thickness of the Bendie sandals is only 4 millimeters. They are therefore made in the style of barefoot shoes, which are designed to imitate walking barefoot as much as possible and allow the feet to move naturally. Since the sandals have no heel or shaping, the foot can work as it was naturally created. 

Thin and flexible soles have many health benefits:

• Strengthens the muscles of the feet and ankles - the foot works naturally, without support or artificial shaping

• Gently massages the feet - improves blood circulation and relieves tension

• Improves stability and balance - thanks to better contact with the ground

• They support proper posture - thanks to the absence of a heel and a raised heel

• They allow natural finger movement - the fingers are not pressed together by anything

• They engage small muscles and nerve endings - thanks to the natural connection of the foot with the terrain

• They support healthy walking and long - term comfort - thanks to the correct function of the foot with every step.

Barefoot is not just a type of footwear, but a way to reconnect with movement, lightness and joy in every step. Barefoot sandals are suitable for the city, nature, water, travel and light hiking.

LIGHTNESS AND MINIMUM SPACE

Bendie sandals are designed to be as light as possible. One pair weighs approximately 140 grams. You can hardly feel them on your foot and you will hardly notice them in your backpack. Thanks to their simple and flexible construction, they take up minimal space and can be easily folded into a small roll. 

They are therefore an ideal companion for treks, holidays, in your backpack, on the plane, at the tent to change into after a day's walk or just for light summer trips. Whenever you need comfortable sandals, Bendie are ready to go anywhere with you.

MINIMALISTIC DESIGN

Nothing extra, nothing unnecessary. No tanned straps or buckles that would bind or press the foot. Only a minimalist design that gives the foot freedom and lightness with every step. The sandals consist only of a narrow sole and a 4-millimeter wide paracord cord.