Hot Fashion: USA made Okabashi sandals perfect affordable gift for everyone

By April MacIntyre Dec 4, 2010, 18:54 GMT

High dishwasher temperatures destroy germs, viruses and bacteria that are often picked up in public places. Like using hand sanitizer to protect the body from illness, it is important to sanitize sandals and flip flops to protect feet from disease.

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The news is filled with stories of outsourced jobs, manufacturing industries decimated by NAFTA and corporations abandoning America and going abroad for cheap labor. The result is Wal Mart and other retailers are swollen with cheap, Chinese-made goods.

You can do something this Christmas that will delight a gift recipient and support American workers by investing a small amount of money on amazing and comfortable casual shoes: The Okabashi flip flop, sandal and other casual shoe styles made in the fine state of Georgia.

Okabashi is 100% Made in the USA and employs over 250 full-time and factory employees in its Buford, Georgia plant, providing jobs and financial growth to the local economy.

Okabashi shoes travel an average of 700 miles, compared to imported shoes, which travel an average of 11,600 miles to get to US homes.  

This means a huge reduction in the carbon footprint of the product - which is good for all of us on the planet.  They are inexpensive, ultra comfortable and give you a good feeling that the money spent stays within our borders.

They are 100% recyclable and contain 30% recycled material.  The design of the shoes is supportive with a massaging insole that helps relieve foot and back pain. They are dishwasher-safe and machine washable with antimicrobial and odor resistant technology and are anti-slip.  Completely water proof, these kicks will not change shape or fade. These sandals are the only shoe endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA)

The Okabashi Classic Flip-flop is a must-own, we have them in several colors and love the massage beads, fabulous arch support and crazy fashion colors they come in, plus it's perfect to wear all year long incertain climate zones.

They are also running a terrific "Buy a dozen shoes for $100" promotion, so you can handle a big gift list or if you need just a few, you can donate new shoes to Americans in need. Okabashi is working with a number of Charitable Organizations to give the gift of shoes this holiday season. 

 
The process is easy, customers go to  www.okabashi.com  and plug in an order; tell them each shoe, size and color - and when you reach a dozen, it is just $100.  Which is around $8 a shoe!  Styles include men’s and women’s in a variety of styles and colors including flip flops, casual slides, mid-heels, sandals and clogs.

Highlights: Made in USA, Two-Year Guarantee, Anti-Slip, Anit-Microbial, Massage Beads, Machine Washable, Dishwasher-Safe, ACA Endorsed, Vegan Friendly, Reflexology Group A, Contoured Foodbed, 100% Recyclable

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