Utopian Rope Sandals – Handmade in Missouri, Machine Washable

East Wind Crafts is the member-owned retail business of East Wind Community in Tecumseh, Missouri. The community was founded on May 1, 1974, by a group that included Kathleen “Kat” Kinkade, and its early craft enterprises helped support a cooperative way of life. Members share income, expenses and responsibility for everyday needs. Their businesses reflect that commitment to working together, supporting their community and building lasting relationships with customers.

Handmade rope sandals for relaxed days outdoors

Utopian Rope Sandals have been made by East Wind Community members since 1976. The design began as a way to put leftover rope from the community’s hammock production to use. Today these sandals continue that craft tradition, with polypropylene rope woven into open footwear for casual wear around the water, the garden or home.

The supplier identifies these sandals as handmade in America, and its community workshop is in Tecumseh, Missouri. That manufacturing statement identifies where the sandals are made; the origin of the polypropylene feedstock is not separately documented in the available product information.

Lightweight polypropylene rope construction

Woven soles and crisscross straps create the sandal’s distinctive appearance. The maker describes the construction as lightweight, adjustable, floating, and resistant to rot and mildew. Those practical features suit relaxed warm-weather use, and the open design lets you rinse and wash the footwear when it needs cleaning.

Choose your color and unisex size

The current BuyAmerican selection includes Beige, Beige and Brown, Brown, Black, and Black and Red. Size labels run from women’s 5 through men’s 12, with combined women’s/men’s labels for several sizes. Select the exact size shown in the menu rather than applying an additional conversion. The assortment contains 50 color-and-size combinations; availability depends on the selection.

• Polypropylene rope forms the woven sole and upper.
• Adjustable construction is intended to help personalize the fit.
• The maker recommends the sandals for use in and around water.
• Machine washing offers a practical way to clean the rope.

For casual outings and time by a lake or river, consider the terrain, expected activity and the fit you need. The supplier’s traction claim is not a guarantee against slipping; use care on wet or uneven surfaces. These are open sandals, so choose other footwear when a task requires protective coverage.

Browse outdoor accessories or the broader outdoors collection to plan the rest of your outing.

Product specifications and care

• Product: one pair of Utopian Rope Sandals.
• Material: polypropylene rope.
• Construction: handmade by East Wind Community artisans.
• Manufacturing location: Tecumseh, Missouri, United States.
• Gender designation: unisex.
• Current colors: Beige; Beige and Brown; Brown; Black; Black and Red.

The maker says the sandals are machine washable. Hang them to dry or tumble dry on low heat, following any care directions supplied with your pair. Let the sandals dry before storing them. Inspect the rope and fit as you use them, particularly before activities on wet ground.