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Water Buffalo Sandals
$35.00 $19.99 -43%
Walk a day in these authentic Hand-Crafted Hippie Sandals and you will feel as though you have stepped back into the Summer of Love.
Also known as Jesus Sandals, in India they're called Kolhapuri chappals and have been worn as early as the 13th century. Later they were made famous in America during the hippie generation of the 1960's and 1970's.
They are still very popular today for a great reason, many people feel they are exceptionally comfortable and the next best thing to bare feet! Upon breaking them in, they form to the shape of your foot for a truly custom feeling fit.
*These are handmade sandals in unisex sizes so we highly recommend measuring one of your shoes before ordering. Please use the Measurements below to find your correct fit.
- DETAILS:
Made of Leather
There's an "Old Hippie" secret for breaking in your new pair of sandals - put your sandals on, soak them in water while they're still on your feet and wear them until they are totally dry. They will soften in the process, form to your feet and fit like a glove! - MEASUREMENTS:
Unisex 5 - Width 3 3/4", Length 9 3/4"
Unisex 6 - Width 3 3/4", Length 10"
Unisex 7- Width 4", Length 10 1/4"
Unisex 8 - Width 4", Length 10 3/4"
Unisex 9 - Width 4 1/4", Length 11"
Unisex 10 - Width 4 1/4", Length 11 1/4"
Unisex 11 - Width 4 1/4", Length 11 1/2"
Unisex 12 - Width 4 1/4", Length 11 3/4"
Unisex 13 - Width 4 1/2", Length 12" - ORIGIN:
Made in India
SKU: 5016-7
Availability: In Stock
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Best Sellers, Featured Best Sellers, Footwear, Hippie Shop Featured Products, Memorial Day Weekend Sale, Men's Footwear, Sales, Deals & Clearance, Sandals, Shoes, Shop Flash Sale, Women's Footwear
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Helene H.
Love them ordered a size smaller for a good fit
Bill L.
These sandals are just as I remember the last pair I had in 1974 which lasted for about four years that’s when a dog decided he liked them more than I did and destroyed them.
I have been looking for a place to buy a pair ever since until I came across the Hippie Shop and low & behold their sale was on “JC” Sandals (Water Buffalo Sandals), well I was so elated that I bought two pair right away and am extremely satisfied with them, thanks Hippie Shop for carrying good quality product’s.
Bill L.
Carmen
Love them, fast delivery
Joann L.
Just at pictured, love them.....
Donna B.
I absolutely love these! So glad I found the Hippie Shop!
Julie S.
I received my sandals today and I LOVE them. Delivery was so fast and they are a perfect fit.ThankYou!!’
Randall H.
Love the sandals. They are fun to wear.
Patty C.
Love my shoes!
Jerry I.
Great
Celeste M.
These are Jesus sandals from the 70's. I love them.
Maple .
I actually got the wrong size. I Norma wear a 7 and that’s what I ordered however they are to big. I was wondering how to exchange them.
Rebecca f.
These are so me, a little stiff in the beginning, but relax after wearing a bit. I bought 2 pairs, Love Love Love them
Tammy B.
Fast delivery great item
Nancy M.
I am an old hippie at heart. These are my favorite sandes.
Paula J.
I used to wear these as a teenager and loved them. I couldn't find them for years until I came across this site. Ordered them, received them and love them.
Charles B.
Hav'nt had a chance to break in yet, but I am very happy with the quality of these sandals. At this price, it's amazing the quality you get!
Diane
I should have measured more carefully because they are really big. I wore them in the shower and let them dry on my feet, but they are still not as comfortable as I remember.
Lillian C.
Beautiful shoes for the price they are made wonderfully.
Shelley B.
So cute, really like them!
Maryann C.
Currently snowing, so have been unable to soak and wear yet, but even out of the bag, they fit. Once they have a chance to form fit, they look like they'll be great!
Elizabeth M.
good customer service, good value for your $.
Jennifer W.
I LOVE my sandals so much. They are very comfortable and fit my easy style.
My dog decided to redesign my sandals by removing the connecting strip. They still fit great.
walter v.
wore these when I was younger all the time, then I couldn't find them. so glad to hit on them when I went on your site. they feel awesome and will be purchasing more as back ups fit is true to size and well made, thanks!!!!
SHELIA K.
I ‘ve placed a number of orders with this business and have always found the workmanship to be excellent! . the price was reasonable as well! The one time I had to return something, their customer service made it easy to do...Good selections, good quality, friendly service... doesn’t get any better than that!!
Norman M.
The shoes fit perfect. Everyone loves them.
Jo B.
Nice material but to big.
Cheyenne N.
Wear theses in the 80s. Love them. They soften up fast. I was thrill to find these.thank you so much. You put a big smile on my face.
Tamara N.
My boyfriend absolutely LOVES his Water Buffalo Sandals...EXCELLENT QUALITY!!!
Rhonda B.
Love these, like the ones I had in the 70s. Wear them all the time.
Roberta D.
Love the sandals - took to shoe shop to get sized better! 25.00 to get sized for my narrow foot! Hope to pick up Monday and they fit better!
Rande Smith
Favorite all time footwear
I started wearing these back in 1966 & have been wearing them ever since. I want to walk the streets in Heaven wearing these sandals!
Lori Vogt
sandals
I had been looking for these for a while. I can't wait to break them in.
Tracey Dylag
Nostalgic - I wanted a pair like this since way back
Receive the sandals quickly in spite of this craziness. They are as I remembered :-) Now I have to break them in as yes, they are pretty stiff at first. Once the weather starts warming up, I will do the wet and dry method and see what happens! Cant wait to wear them again.....
Susan Marshall
Nostalgia
Just as I remembered. Love them!! Thanks so much!
J. Stewart
looked for years for these sandals
Had 2 pair of these sandals back in the day and wore them till I wore them out. finally found them again. received mine in the mail. perfect fit, now to water and wear them. My children (late 30's to early 40's) loved them and needless to say ordered more. along with Grateful Dead clothing for my son. I raised them right and now we've found a shop we all love . Thank you.
Thomas Beggs
Love these sandals!
I wore sandals just like these back in the early 1970s and I was so glad I could still get them.
Brenda Joyner
Lifetime favorites!❣✌
Thank you for my 2 pair of Water Buffalo Sandals. These have been my most favorite sandals for over 45 years! I am looking forward to enjoying them! They are amazing!✌
Pete
Days long ago
50 years ago all I wore were jc prior to my order all I wore was crocks. Now I’m back to jc. Thanks hippie shop I’ve searched a long time for these. If I can’t get use to them again they’ll end up on the wall of my garage as another trophy of my past.
Elizabeth Witherell
Perfect to the T
Excellent! These are EXACTLY what I wanted....
Barbara
Water buffalo sandals
Just like I remember from the 70's. Just need to get them "broke in".
Ordered two pair, leather toe ring is thicker on one, but I realize there will be differences...just hope theygetsofter with time. Thanks
Laura
Great sandals!
Love these sandals! I followed all recommendations and measured another pair of my sandals before ordering, the size is perfect, then got them wet and wore them. Quickly becoming my go to pair. Look great with jeans or a skirt.
Kimberley Fielder
Jesus sandals
I am IN LOVE with my sandals!!! I was hesitant to order from this site because I had never heard of it BUT OMGOSH my sandals arrived within days AND the packaging was so nice. I thought the price was TOO GOOD to be TRUE but ordered anyway!!! I'm so glad I took a chance and will definitely be ordering again and recommend to my friends and family!! Thank you HIPPIE SHOP!! You made my day when these arrived!!
Theresa
1973
LOVE THESE! You will not find a better price for these anywhere! The workmanship and quality is outstanding. Truly all that I wanted or expected. Takes me back to the 70s! The fit was perfect.
Dan Dougan
Jesus sandals
I ordered one size larger than I normally wear. Glad I did. I appreciate the size/ measurement chart. It saved a return. Love the shoes.
Marion Maas
Love these!
Really great quality. A little rough on the piggies, but I'm sure they'll soften eventually. Mandatory to measure your feet to get a good fit!
CS
Replaced
I am SO happy I could replace these sandals. A rescue I took in found them to be irresistible at my expense. I will be ordering a second pair for Justin Case..
dalisa gunn
best sandals ever
I had a pair in the 70's and wore a hole in the. I've been looking for another pair since. so glad I found your website.
steve harmon
Very nice
Liked mined so much I brought another pair for a freind
STEVE HARMON
Very nice
Very nice sandals
Ella
FlashBack
Although it’s still in the 40s here, I have already wet, dried & enjoyed. I got my sister a pair also but with social distancing... she hasn’t got hers yet. Groovy...wild...fantabulous...PERFECT are just a few words that come to mind. I love love love my buffalo sandals. I’m ordering more!
Kristina Wilz
Reliving the '70s
I wore these in the "70s, it's the only causal shoe I had. I didn't have to soak the first pair, but I will as they are not as tight as I would like. Can't wait to wear them again. Do rough up the bottoms, they are slick. Glad I found these!
William Clay
Hippie sleds
I had a pair of these back in the seventies and eighties. Lost them when I went to prison on a marijuana charge in Louisiana. So happy to find a source once more! Ordered as per your directions, they came in less than a week, and I have them on as I type. Remembered the admonishment to soak them in water, so waiting for them to dry on my feet. Feel good already. Thanks for the time capsule! I am tempted to order another pair as back-ups, hate to imagine a time without them again.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wanda
Sandals
Can't wait for worm weather so I can work on getting them molded to my feet!! They are exactly how I remember them.
Carolyn
Awesome
Both my husband and I got a pair. We love them!!! The only downside is how slick the bottom is, definitely want to break that in!!!
Donna
Confused
Confused by breaking comments it says walk in water with your sandals on leave on until dry then it says remove them and leave on until dry what is it really supposed to be
Judy
Perfect
This sandal is exactly what I was looking for. They have a leather sole that makes them the perfect earthing/grounding shoe. I like the casual style, great for the summer.
Debbie Bechstein
AWESOME
I have looked for many years for a pair of these sandals, I didn't read the complete description so I ordered my normal size and had to return them. I can't wait to get the correct size.
Susie H
Just like the 70's
Be sure and measure your foot.
These sandles reminded me of the ones I wore in 1973, we sold many a pair in our little Head Shop.
I didn't measure and though they fit, they are a touch long at the heel. Brings back so many great memories❣️
Christia young
The best
I wore these in the 70's I can't wait to order a pair. I was asking a friend here while back if she remember them. Needless to say she didn't now she will
Darla Elaine Hempfling
Love my Jerusalem cruisers!!!
I'm an old hippy from the 70's and had several pair of these and I was so happy to see these pop up on my Facebook feed! They'll be on my feet all summer!
Meredith Price
Love love love
True to size and great material as usual
Joanne Gould
FAST shipping/LOVE color
These are exactly as I remembered! The color is great, the size runs a little small, yet they are great!
Deb Bernard
My order
Love my water buffalo sandles. Since its winter here I was not standing in creeks or streams, but could not wait so the tub and some meditation time work ☮❤
Teresa Medina
My order is HERE!!!
The buffalo sandals are perfect! The honeycomb peace hat is perfect!!
The Hippie Shop is the only place to shop for all your groovy dogs!!!
Karen
Finally!
I owned several pairs of these sandals decades ago. I have looked in shops for a long time, hoping to find these! Thank you, guys! Nice products and great service! Peace out☮️
Tammy
Hemp back pack
Just got my first shipment. The hemp backpack. It's perfect I love it! It took less than a week to arrive. Very pleased, will buy from them again.
James B Leonard
Peace, Love, and Granola
Hippie Hat is very flexible and fits great!!!
Hippie Peace Bag is great!!! It is very roomy and secure!
Hippie Sandals run a bit on the narrow side and are not recommended for people with wide feet, however they make a great gift.
Free shipping for ordering HIppie Hat, Hippie Peace Bag, and Hippie Sandals is a major plus!!!
Order came with a free pen, lollipop, and sticker which was a nice bonus to recieve.
I would recommend this company and it's products to anybody that is a Hippie or a throwback HIppie from the 1960's -1970's.
Christa Whitaker
Just Like The Ones I Used to Have!
These look just like the ones I used to have back in the day! I wore them all the time til they wore out!
They are stiff since they are new and will need breaking in, so will be wearing them around the house this winter so they will be ready for summer fun!
Janet Armstrong
Groovy!
Got mine today. I was so excited to see I could still purchase these. I wore these in the 70s! Currently soaking them so I can wear them wet and mold them to my feet! Thank you!
Sarah A Wallace
Love these!!
I've been looking for another pair of these for forty years. The measurements for sizing are great. Can't wait for warmer weather to wear them!
Chuck
The Real Deal
I lived in the original “Water Buffaloes” 50 years ago. These sandals are the
real deal! Very well constructed, comfortable and will last and last. So glad
The Hippie Shop is bringing back an era ......
Dorianne Hillyard Folstein
Buffalo sandals
I had similar sandals in the ‘60s, so I was pleased to revisit those memories. Since I got them after the weather turned cold, I haven’t had a chance yet to wear them. They are very stuff so I wonder if wearing them while they are damp will help loosening them?
Linda J Kilcoin
Going back in time
Love them! Good fit, comfortable, so fun to have again!
Denise
Cool sandals
Got them for a gift. He loves them!!
TERESA
Water Buffalo Sandals
These sandals are awesome! Excellent product from a great company.
Super fast shipping, so fast that I couldn't believe I got them so quickly.
I will purchase from Hippie Shop again.
Thank you for being such a great company.
Annick
Great Sandals !!
They are just perfect! I wear size 6 and I order size 5 and they fit just right!
The leather is soft, great quality and very confortable.
I'm very happy with this purchase...thank you!
John Bretz
Great Sandals
It is very difficult to find good leather sandals. I started wearing all leather sandals in the late 1960's but haven't been able to find good ones for several decades. I found these and they are my second pair. They last long and are comfortable. I have had several people ask where they could get them, I directed them to the Hippie Shop. Thanks for making these available.
carie baldwin
Sandals
Love love this sandals,first pair was to big but the exchange was very easy and painless. Going to order another pair!
Norma
Sandal
This is the best sandal ever they don't hurt your feet got alot of complements truly love them
Jan
Back to the 70’s sandals
I had a great buying experience from the Hippie Shop I ordered a pair of these sandals and the strap broke they promptly sent out another pair. I really like them my only fault is I should have ordered a size 7 because the 8 is still a bit big even after soaking them and wearing.
CE Brown
Best down to earth sandal ever!!!
I purchased these because I missed my original pair that I owned in 1974. The quality is great, pure leather and yes they still need to be broken in! My cousin (who moved to our city for work) had a pair of them in her closet and I asked if I could try them on. Well her pair was broke in. I was in love. I begged my parents to get me a pair, the did and after break in I wore them until they fell apart. This pair is a little lighter than my original pair. Long story short......love, love, love!! I will take better care of this pair.
Pat Frederick
Buffalo Sandals
I used to wear these 45-50 yrs ago....yeah, I'm an oldie. Ist pair I bought a 6, were too big, returned them, got a smaller size a 5, still a bit too big but I will wear them. Just love them. Being that I usually just wear soft light flip flops its hard to adjust to the heavier sandal but I will gradually work up to wearing them all day. Glad I finally found a place to get great reasonably priced items.
Cindi
Love it!!!
Very stylish and well made... I wear a 9.5 in women, i order a size 10 and they fit perfectly.
ALAN H SCHROEDER
Wrong size but great service
I love these sandals...used to wear then all the time 45 years ago (Yep, you read that right...45 years!!!).
I ordered a pair and they were too small and they immediately sent me the right size.
Disappointingly, the toe loop pulled from the sole...Argh.
They immediately sent me a refund.
These are good guys!
Doris
I didn't look at measurement chart...
Yup... I was so excited when I saw the sandals that I quickly ordered 2 pairs in the wrong size .. The sandals are very stiff as expected. I will exchange them for a smaller size and then soake them as suggested. I'll give another review later.... don't forget LOOK AT THE MEASUREMENT CHART FOR YOUR CORRECT SIZE!!
Marsha Burnette
Sandals
Love them
Tanya Love
water buffalo sandals
I was waiting till I got the exchange.I love these sandals.I wore them as my only sandals back in the late 60's.Back then I got them from Tangs Imports for $2.50.
I don't know who makes these now,but,the arch over the top of the foot,it's a little to big and doesn't shrink enough for people who have a small foot.It's almost the same as the size 6.I'm still going to wear them tho' .I'm happy I was able to find someplace that stocks them. I even asked some one I know from India where I could get them here,but he knew of no place that did. I was happy I found you.
Thanks again,
Tanya
Michael
Deceivingly comfortable!
I was skeptical at first because I have pretty bad feet, but after a good soak and wearing them until they completely dry, they are unbelievably comfortable! I'm used to wearing Birkenstocks, but these are just as comfy on my feet...the only thing I'd recommend is wearing them on the concrete for a bit to give the bottom a little traction, but otherwise perfect! Also, the measuring chart was spot on!
Cheryl Pryce
Best summer sandal
Love this store and my buffalo sandals.
Great shopping experience and quick delivery. I wore these sandals all the time when I was younger and they are still the most comfortable and versatile sandal out there. I just purchased my second pair so I can have an indoor pair as well.
Arne
Blast from the past
Got them soaked , I'm now wearing them till they dry. I wore these in the 70's & were really comfortable ....& Cool looking
Tana
Do yourself a favor.
Buy these shoes. I am about to purchase my third pair. The last 2 have lasted 2 years or better, and I am hard on shoes. They are literally the ONLY sandals I ever wear anymore. Thank you for providing such consistent quality.
Rebecca Maso
Love them so far!
The first pair was a bit off. Way to big and slightly different sizes. Customer service fixed this immediately and I got the second pair within days. They are amazing! I have been looking for sandals that i like for pretty much my entire adult life. So comfortable! They seem like one pair will last a while too. I will be reordering as needed!
Dave
Sandals
Had to return and order the next size up, but thankfully the customer service peeps made it easy and got my exchange back to me quickly.
Definitely soak them on your feet for a while (wore mine in the shower. You’ll notice how quickly they soften up afterwards.
Jennifer
Fantabulous Customer Service
Sooo....I have to eat some crow here. I ordered a pair and was super excited to get them. I wore them for about 2 hours and the toe strap broke. I wrote a VERY unfavorable review, to say the least.
To my surprise, not long after I posted Customer Service contacted me and ask how they could correct the situation. I was in shock!! Needless to say, I am wearing my new shoes today and LOVE them!!!
Great Company!! Great Customer Service!!
Robin Robertson
Very comfortable
I ordered a pair and received them a week ago. I loved them. I wore them ONE TIME and my 7 month old German Shepherd puppy liked them too he ate them.
I wear a size 8 and I read alot of the comments and took their advice and ordered down to a 5 they fit perfectly fine.
Lori
Very Comfy!!
Love, Love, Love these shoes! I wore Water Buffalos growing up in the 70's. I'm so glad I found them ago.
Debbie
Blast from the Past!!!!
Finally decided to buy a pair! I'm glad I did. They are the same sandals we used to wear in "the day".......lol.
Dana
my favourite
These are my go-to summer sandals for years, they're not always easy to find and I've purchased two pairs from here so I always have a back-up pair, good price well made and comfortable once you break them in!
M Davisson
Great customer service
Had these “back in the day” and came across these on the Hippie Shop.
Delivery was fast but the right sandal came apart in a few weeks.
No problem, the Hippie Shop replaced them right away and I’m a happy dude!
Charm
Pretty good sandals
These run big and you MUST get them wet before wearing! Getting them wet softens them up tremendously. Not exactly like the pairs, I use to wear and get back in the day, but pretty close.