Phyllis Carrington, US1463672A
Sandal.
Image credit: Carrington, P. (1922)
On July 31, 1923, Phyllis Carrington of New York patented a women’s sandal featuring padded soles and woven, paired strands designed to secure the foot comfortably. These interlaced strands formed a flexible yet stable structure that prevented slipping while remaining easy to put on and remove.
Date of Application: 16 February 1922
Date of Issuance: 31 July 1923
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