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Topless shoes stick to ya!

Updated: 2006-08-09 15:30

 These fun shoes have been around for many years and yet still so many people have not heard of this unusual footwear. The sandals are made of four separate layers of rubber. The upper layer (the one against your foot) is penetrated with a water-washable adhesive that adheres to your skin.

No tan lines or burning feet, there is nothing between your toes or the upper part of your foot. It's like going barefoot, except the bottoms of your feet are protected. You can allow blisters on the top of your feet to heal! They are reusable. Enjoy the benefits of being barefoot without the discomfort.

Excellent for RVer's, on boats and boat docks, after pedicures, around the house and yard, beach, pool, nail salons, they can also allow for healing if you are experiencing corns, bunions, and burns on your feet. They are also perfect for people that like to go barefoot, but have tender feet or for ladies that want to show off their foot jewelry or recent pedicure!

To use, remove the protective cover, step down on them heel first and walk on. Please make sure you have your foot centered correctly on the sandal when first placing them on because if you take your foot off, it will not stick well and may require you to wash the sandal to reactivate the glue.

To remove, take hold of heel and peel off. If you have difficulty removing, or if it is painful, get them wet before removing.

NOT FOR USE IN PEOPLE WITH SENSITIVE FEET!!!
(Can be worn with socks.)

Your foot must be clean and dry and the sandal must be clean and dry. All that is required is that you wash them after use to remove the oil that will accumulate from your skin and the dust from the floor or ground. On some people, they can be used several times before washing; when the stickiness does not seem to hold them on well, it is time to reactivate the glue. Wash under the faucet with Ivory dish detergent or a mild soap and use a firm bristle brush; rinse, allow to dry and they're ready to wear again. Remember: washing sandals and allowing them to dry reactivates the adhesive. When I am in a hurry to wear my topless sandals, I use a blow dryer on hot setting after I have washed them.

Avoid using dishwasher detergents or Comet? soaps or soaps with moisturizers because they could lose their adhesive qualities. Also avoid metal or hard plastic scouring brushes and do not scrub too vigorously. Scrubing for around 15 seconds should be sufficient.

If you think it may rain on a day that you are wearing them, take an extra pair of shoes in your vehicle. They may come off if they get really wet.

 
 

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