This model is suitable for brands developing summer casual footwear, beach sandals, travel collections, and relaxed lifestyle products. The combination of a leather upper and open slip-on structure gives the product a more refined appearance than fully molded plastic slides, while retaining the convenience required for holidays, resort settings, and daily warm-weather use.

The upper uses cowhide to create a natural surface texture and a more structured visual finish. The open design improves ventilation and allows quick entry, while the footbed and sole can be shaped to support comfortable everyday walking. Depending on the intended style, the upper can be designed as a wide single strap, crossed straps, or a more supportive multi-panel construction.

For custom development, the leather thickness, grain, surface finish, color, strap structure, lining, footbed contour, cushioning level, sole material, outsole pattern, edge finishing, stitching, logo placement, packaging, and size range can all be adjusted. The model can be developed toward a clean resort slide, a more rugged outdoor sandal, or a premium casual leather slipper according to the selected materials and bottom construction.

Asahihara Co., Ltd. can support leather sourcing, upper pattern adjustment, sole selection, sample development, fitting review, branding customization, production management, quality control, and bulk production follow-up. We can also assist with balancing leather softness, strap support, footbed comfort, sole flexibility, and overall product weight.

For sampling and bulk production, the main quality points are leather consistency, strap symmetry, edge finishing, footbed comfort, outsole bonding, grip, deformation resistance, and size accuracy. Because leather may change after exposure to moisture, heat, or repeated bending, the material treatment and intended usage conditions should be confirmed before bulk production.

Contact us to discuss sample development or OEM / ODM production for your next collection.