Source Sandals

SOURCE Gobi Outdoor Trekking Sandal. The flagship model of SOURCE Outdoor sandals 2013

Source Sandals (Hebrew: סנדלי שורש, Shoresh Sandals) are outdoor, trekking and hiking sandals famous for their Non-Slip sole even in wet conditions[1] and a typical patented x-strap-design. They have a strong tradition especially in the world of backpackers.[2] They are manufactured in Tirat Carmel in northern Israel and sold all over the world.

History

Picture of Yoki Gills original drawing of the SOURCE Classic Sandal with the unique, patented X-Strap concept

When Yoram "Yoki" Gill and his wife Daniella developed the design of Source Sandals in the late 1980s, patented the design and founded Source Vagabond Systems (now SOURCE or Source Outdoor) around 1990,[2] the Source Sandals quickly became to be the traditional footwear of Israeli backpackers. Israeli travelers recognized each other all over the world by their footwear.[3] In Hebrew slang, the brand-name 'Shoresh' (Hebrew for 'Source') has become somewhat of an equivalent to the word 'Sandals'. More than 180'000 Sandals are sold per year, with a growing share also outside of Israel.[4]

The product

The Source Sandal design was conceived and patented by Yoram Gill and his wife Daniella around 1990, and can be recognized by the straps forming an “x” below the ankle. Other typical features include: The sandals are delivered in a fabric bag instead of a cardboard box (the bags are often used by the travelers for toiletery and other purposes). And they feature a 'Green Dot' lifetime warranty.[5] Every sandal bears a tag with a unique id-number, through which the sandal's manufacturing-history can be looked up. The sandals are manufactured in the company's factory in Tirat Carmel in northern Israel.

In recent years, Source has added a line of socks, and is also successful in developing hydration systems, selling to consumers and armies all over the world.[6][7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://sourceoutdoor.com/en/content/14-sandal-technology
  2. 1 2 http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/business/source-sandals-the-shoe-that-changed-backpacker-fashions-around-the-world-1.158454
  3. ↑ "These sandals were made for walking". The Times of Israel.
  4. ↑ http://www.hadassahmagazine.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=twI6LmN7IzF&b=5698173&ct=8439817
  5. ↑ "High-Tech Israeli Sandals: perfect urban & country footwear". The Jerusalem Post - JPost.com.
  6. ↑ "SEK Solutions to Supply AquaSource Water Tanker to USMC - Soldier Systems Daily". soldiersystems.net.
  7. ↑ http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2011/01/13/we-put-8-hydration-systems-through-the-grinder/

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