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Navy leather slide sandals that support youth and the environment.
Description
These beauties are a tribute to our hometown, Cabarete.
Inspired by the Atlantic Ocean that surrounds our local community in the Dominican Republic where our shoes are made, the Oceana deep blue navy slide sandal is a reminder of what we want to help preserve.
The Oceana leather slide sandal loves sundresses as much as frayed jeans. The Oceana will be the sandal you reach for when you want to feel comfortable and confident that your shoes look great, while contributing to eco-friendly and sustainable initiatives.
10% from the revenue of each pair of Oceana's goes to the Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring Project, helping to provide education and environmental awareness for more than 7000 youth across the north coast of the Dominican Republic.
Details
- Made of locally sourced leather
- Handcrafted tire soles made from upcycled tires sourced in Haiti
- No break in period "aka" instant comfort
- Super cushy foam core mid-sole made from high quality foam to offer support and durability
- Handmade leather footbed
- Slightly raised heel for extra impact absorption
- Handmade by artisan shoemakers in the Dominican Republic
Fit
The Oceana is an elegant, classy slide.
This style is recommended for those with narrow to average feet, as the top is meant to fit snugly and provide day-long comfort and support for your foot.
This style is not recommended for those with high arches or painful bunions.
All products are handmade in the Dominican Republic, in partnership with local artisans and suppliers using small scale production and local employment.
Shipping
Please note that all orders ships directly from our partners to you and each partner has policies unique to its boutique.
For Brave Soles - All shipping is free with carbon offset! All orders will be processed within 3 business days of order placement. For this internationally based brand, item(s) will arrive at your doorstep within 5-10 days once shipped.
After you've placed your order, you'll receive an order confirmation in your inbox. Once your order has been shipped, you'll receive an additional email with tracking number.
Returns
For Brave Soles - For full priced items, if you don’t 100% love the item, let us know, and we’ll gladly accept the item(s) within 30 days of purchase for a flat $6 fee for each boutique. Discounts above 40% are not eligible for returns. Please refer to this page for instructions and details to our returns & exchange policy.
Please note that we are only shipping within the continental US at the moment.
