Daggy Maseur sandals from the 1990s are making a comeback – and might even overtake Birkenstocks in popularity
- Maseur sandals popularised in the 1990s are being sold in chemists again
- Orthopaedic shoes, like Tevas and Birkenstocks, have returned to the runway
- Gabriel Eber invented the slide in Sydney 30 years ago to promote posture
- Zulu and Zephyr’s Byron Bay boutique store are selling them for $56.99
Chemist sandals that were popularised in the 1990s have made a rapid comeback in Australia, with plenty of millennials posting about the orthopaedic shoes on Instagram.
Maseur slides were created by Gabriel Eber in Sydney 30 years ago to help those suffering from aching feet and muscles.
‘Gabriel realised that many aches, pains, circulation problems and general well-being are linked to the nerve endings in the feet,’ the website read.
Maseur slides were created by Gabriel Eber in Sydney 30 years ago to help those suffering from aching feet and muscles
While it might be something you remember your parents wearing, more youths are purchasing the $56.99 sandal as a fashion statement
‘His design of the Maseur foot bed follows the natural contours of a healthy foot, ensuring that the foot is always placed in an optimal position.’
While it might be something you remember your parents wearing, more youths are purchasing the $56.99 sandal as a fashion statement.
The foot bed correctly positions your feet to relieve pressure on the knees, hips and back region, like a personal physiotherapist.
There are two colours to choose from in the traditional shoe – a black and beige – and they can be purchased at your local pharmacy, or for Byron Bay locals, at the Zulu and Zephyr boutique.
The foot bed correctly positions your feet to relieve pressure on the knees, hips and back region, like a personal physiotherapist
There are two colours to choose from in the traditional shoe – a black and beige – and they can be purchased at your local pharmacy, or for Byron Bay locals, at the Zulu and Zephyr boutique
But there is also a ‘gentle massage’ sandal in the same colours that doesn’t have spines sprouting out of the foot bed.
One of the young women who has recently purchased the footwear said it ‘takes a little time to get used to’ but is worth it overall.
They are best worn to the beach with a wide legged white linen pair of trousers and a comfortable t-shirt.