SWAMISZ sizing is unisex. People’s feet are as unique as their hairstyles but
there is a simple guide to knowing what size SWAMISZ will fit individuals, both
men and women.
* Guys generally stay with the usual size that they are in US sizing and
Women drop down to one size smaller than usual. *
What size SWAMISZ will best fit each customer can be determined by the
length of their foot in combination with how high their in-step is. Meaning, do
their feet fit on the sole and does the strap fit right (not too loose, not too tight)
across the bridge of their feet? Strap fit is especially significant when fitting
people who generally wear half-sizes or people who have especially broad or
slender feet.
Design doesn’t come any fresher. From the classically beautiful sole shape to
the licorice support-strap, from the unique toe-plug to the geometric logo top
sole pattern, SWAMISZ boldly redefine flip-flop style.
The SWAMISZ design is based on an ancient Yoga shoe from India called the
‘Paduka’. The ‘Paduka’ dates back over 5000 years, and is one of the earliest
forms of footwear in all of human history. ‘Paduka’ are said to be worn by the
Gods. You can say they are a timeless design classic. ‘Paduka’ are
traditionally worn during ceremonies by India’s Swamis; respected,
enlightened masters of self- realization (holy men and women). Many Swamis
walk barefoot most of the time. They often walk hundreds of kilometres on
pilgrimage. Naturally, feet get sore with this much walking. Some Swamis
found out about SWAMISZ. They got in touch and asked if they could have
some made in orange to match their robes. Many Indian Swamis now walk a
little easier in their Swami Orange SWAMISZ. They say wearing SWAMISZ is
as close to walking barefoot as you can get.
Unlike flip-flops, SWAMISZ do not flip-flop when you walk. This enables your
toes to be relaxed and free rather than holding on as you do with normal flipflops.
SWAMISZ do away with the annoying flip-flop noise too. You can even
run backwards in a pair if SWAMISZ… try doing that in a pair of flip-flops.
SWAMISZ are also “double pluggers” and have superior grip.
SWAMISZ are made using natural rubber. This means that the latex is
produced from the rubber sap from rubber trees. To make more natural
rubber your need to plants more trees, which is always a good thing as trees
absorb atmospheric CO2. This helps offset CO2 released during the
manufacturing process.
Our rubber trees live to around 25 years and once they have reached the end
of their rubber-producing life the remaining rubber sap is extracted from the
wood, which is much sought-after to make high quality wooden furniture.
None of the rubber tree is wasted.
SWAMISZ are produced using high-grade natural rubber made directly from
the cured sap. This ensures that SWAMISZ footwear is durable and long
lasting, experiencing no perishing or wearing of the sole around the plugs.
The off-cuts are shaved down and recycled to make lower grade natural
rubber products such as lower grade flip-flops and rubber bands. SWAMISZ
are packaged in reusable cotton stencilled tote bags to eliminate throwaway
packaging. SWAMISZ swing tags are 100% recycled content cardboard.
Rubber trees only grow in humid and moist climates. SWAMISZ rubber is
sustainably farmed in Southern India where the conditions are fabulous for
growing high quality rubber. Our partners, who grow the rubber for SWAMISZ
as well as manufacture and collaborate in the design process, are a family
business and have skilfully farmed the rubber and produced footwear for three
generations. SWAMISZ are manufactured with ethical workplace practices.
Staff wages are 30%+ above minimum wage. Staff are paid overtime and
receive no-interest loans from their employer so they can afford some of life’s
bigger expenses such as weddings, motorbikes, housing etc. Job satisfaction
and security is good. Many staff have worked in the company their for their
whole lives and now their adult children work in the company too.
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