Making wooden sandals (Scholl's style)

Step 13 Fitting the strap

For a strap, I used a piece of an old leather belt. Instead of using a buckle to adjust the strap length like a store-bought sandal, I just cut the strap to fit my foot. The strap is held in place by wood screws on each side, as on the original. The straps are tilted slightly forward to accommodate the arch of the foot.. On one, the strap was initially tilted too far and wore a hole in the top of my toe, so I had to reposition it slightly.

That's it, the sandals are finished. I put a bit of sealant stain on the edges; I think if the wood gets wet it contributes to cracking. I should probably sand the top surfaces again and treat it with wood oil; the green colour is grass stain - I was wearing them in long grass.