If you enjoy relaxing on the beach in Cancun, Cabo or Cozumel, you may well be wearing a pair of Mexican huaraches. The simply designed sandal has become firmly associated with the country, although they are just as popular in North America when the 1960s hippies discovered them. Huaraches have their origins in pre-Columbian Mexico and were originally made entirely from leather; remains of shoes have been found in different areas of the country. Today’s Huarache sandals come in a range of styles and are often made from synthetic materials, along with a rubber sole. If you buy a pair of these shoes, they are only considered to be true huaraches if they have been made by hand and the upper has a woven lather form. And there’s no need to go to Mexico to buy a pair; it’s easy to find and order them online.
