A Pair of Sandals From A Cardboard Box

In this instructable, I show how to make a pair of cardboard sandals, using a rescued cardboard box.

Step 1 Mark Outlines on Box

Find a box or pieces of cardboard to trace the pattern onto. To make the pattern, use a pair of shoes or sandals that you have. Eight "soles" are needed, and two each of the top and bottom straps are cut out. The patterns for the straps were drawn free hand, then cut out and fit onto the sole to see if any adjusments were needed. If so, redraw and recut.

Comments

[catherinetodd]

I think the idea of using these terrific cardboard sandals for "hospital sandals" is a really great idea, and using recycled cardboard is even better. I hope people don't think that having "produced nothing" yet doesn't mean someone shouldn't ask a question or post a response. Lots of great ideas in any case. Love Instructables!

[Creativeman]

Thanks for your comment. I think you are fine responding as you wish...I think that is the point of Instructables...

[catherinetodd]

Gracias. Love instructables and hope everyone feels the same.

[Pichu47]

Seems like a cool idea, but if you walked in a puddle.... yea. If i made these, i might duct tape over the cardboard to make it more water proof.

[meddler]

I think this is neat. Hey Cman, sometimes an idea can inspire an improvement on the original, or generate a new idea. Like maybe using old motorcycle tires or some other more durable material. Etc etc. I would hate to think of someone not posting a great idea because they are afraid of negative comments.

[enrhedando]

superguais! gracias

[chenillerae]

Wow, this is only my second time to this site and all I can say, is I really enjoy the creativity of many minds on here. Enjoyed the sandals. As a single mother of three always looking for great ideas for fun. Thanks!

[porcupinemamma]

Welcome!!! Glad you are here.

[planetsideplayer14billion]

Hmmm... Hobos might like this

[CrawdadMan]

Very Nice! Hows the Comfort factor?

[Creativeman]

Thanks, very comfy. Cman

[astrialkil]

not to be a jerk but what good are these? for in home use only? even dew on the lawn would ruin these.  HOSPITAL SANDALS!

[Creativeman]

Not wanting to refer to you as a jerk (hmmmm that's two references to a name, unpronounceable btw, astrialkil, of JERK...must mean something) it's called art, fun, something to MAKE.  Since you have produced exactly NOTHING, I can understand how you can't grasp those concepts. Pity....Cman

[porcupinemamma]

Nifty golifty!!

[Creativeman]

Thanks mamma....Cman

[DebH57]

Now these are really nifty, are you going to model them for us?

[Creativeman]

Thanks Deb...the pinkies are the stand-in model! Cman