
1970s · 1970s · British
Production
mass-produced
Material
clear PVC plastic
Culture
British
Movement
Disco
Influences
Roman gladiator sandal strapping · 1970s platform sole trend
These translucent amber-colored jelly sandals feature the characteristic molded PVC construction that defined this footwear style. The design includes multiple horizontal straps across the foot with circular cutout perforations for ventilation, a T-bar front strap, and an ankle strap with buckle closure. The sole appears to have a slight platform height typical of 1970s footwear. The entire shoe is injection-molded from a single piece of flexible plastic, creating the seamless, waterproof construction that made jelly shoes popular for beach and casual wear. The translucent golden tone and smooth, glossy finish reflect the era's embrace of synthetic materials and playful, unconventional footwear design.
Lineage: “1970s platform sole trend”
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