Vietnam style sandals made from tires

Vietnam style sandals made from tires: The image displays an old, worn-out pair of sandals with dusty, faded surfaces placed on a dark wooden floor, showing signs of heavy usage with spots and discoloration on the straps, and the soles exhibiting visible wear and tear, suggesting a long period of service and exposure to various elements over time, highlighting the robust and enduring nature of these simple footwear items that have probably seen many journeys, reflecting their practicality and resilience despite the apparent rough conditions they have endured.
Vietnam style sandals made from tires

The image displays an old, worn-out pair of sandals with dusty, faded surfaces placed on a dark wooden floor, showing signs of heavy usage with spots and discoloration on the straps, and the soles exhibiting visible wear and tear, suggesting a long period of service and exposure to various elements over time, highlighting the robust and enduring nature of these simple footwear items that have probably seen many journeys, reflecting their practicality and resilience despite the apparent rough conditions they have endured.

Name/Title

Vietnam style sandals made from tires

Entry/Object ID

chs-014566

Description

Vietnam style sandals made from tires and tubes, brought back by recon Marine Louis DeLuca.

Collection

DeLuca Family Collection

Category

War: Vietnam 1964-1975

Acquisition

Notes

4/5/2013 Loaned by Louis DeLuca for the 2013 "Those Who Served" Exhibit.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1968

Dimensions

Height

11 cm

Width

27.8 cm

Depth

9 cm

Dimension Notes

2

Create Date

January 14, 2025

Update Date

July 12, 2025