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Hand-crafted sandals, made in America

A portion of each sale goes to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Image of man and dog, in Southern Polished Men's Sandals
Image of man and dog, in Southern Polished Men's Sandals

Slow down. Take it easy.

Hand crafted sandals, made in America. Inspired by a relaxed coastal lifestyle, but durable enough to carry you through life's adventures.

MADE IN THE USA

Proudly crafted in Columbia, Tennessee

American Made 🇺🇸

We are American made, built with love, a strong sense of pride, and a deep care for quality.

Craftsman at work making Southern Polished Sandals
Craftsman at work making Southern Polished Sandals

Hand Crafted

Artisan craftsmanship in its truest form.

Southern Polished Shoe Boxes
Southern Polished Shoe Boxes

Relaxed Coastal

The perfect balance of southern charm and coastal style.

Southern Polished Leather Emblem Press
Southern Polished Leather Emblem Press

Built to Last

Our sandals will hold up through years of wear.

Why Sandals?

As shoe cobblers, we noticed a trend when our customers brought their worn out and broken sandals to us for repairs. Although many of the sandals were from high-end or luxury name brands, the quality was not up to the standard we would expect.

Stack of high quality leathers

Our Leathers

We only use the highest quality full-grain and nubuck leathers on each of our flip-flops.  Each of our hides is tanned in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the multi-generation owned Seidel Tannery.  

Craftsman working on Southern Polished Sandals

Our Process

After living in and visiting areas along the Mediterranean and Florida Coast, we watched generational sandal makers construct beautiful sandals. We pulled from these experiences to craft classic-styled sandals that use quality materials and are constructed to last. 

Southern Polished logo pressed into leather sandal sole

It's The Southern Way

Buying is Giving

We donate a portion of every sale to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

St. Jude logo
Man walking down stairs in The Knox Sandal
The Knox - Nubuck Leather Sandal in Smokey Gray (bottom sole)

The Knox

Nubuck Leather Sandal in Smokey Gray

Featuring our signature leather strap joint for added durability and soft midsole, with built in arch support for extra comfort.

Trenton & Heath

Meet the Makers

Get to know the brothers repairing shoes, championing sustainability, and inspiring a new generation of cobblers.

Man walking on a sidewalk in The Maury

The Maury

Luxury Smooth Leather Sandal in Tobacco

Full grain leather tanned in Milwaukee, USA

Insider Info

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How to Soften Leather Sandals

How to Soften Leather Sandals: Step-by-Step Guide

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Craftsman working on Southern Polished Sandals

Carefully Crafted

Sandals that are build to last

We use military-grade soles, manufactured here in the U.S., on each of our flip flops.  Each of our flip flop soles are made by the U.S. owned and operated Meramec Corp., a worldwide leader in the footwear industry.  

Strength, comfort and durability

The toe lining used was chosen for its high strength, as well as comfort.  Testing at a full 456 lbs of test strength, our toe and strap lining will last for years of wear.

Southern Polished Logo pressed in leather

Coastal Living

Prior to the last decade in the shoe industry, we grew up in a military family. We spent over 30 years living in various coastal communities around the world. Throughout our journeys, we came to appreciate the laid-back, relaxed lifestyle that coastal living offers.