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Shoes that transform into sandals at the pull of a zip

A shoe company has come up with a solution to those days when you cannot decide what to wear on your feet - shoes that turn into sandals.

By Richard Alleyne
Last Updated: 11:22AM BST 04 Aug 2008


All tops are interchangeable which allows one to combine colours, materials and styles Photo: SOLENT NEWS AND PHOTOS

With flick of a zip, the plimsoll-type footwear change into open-toed sandals perfect for hot summer days.

Nat-2's new transforming shoe could help save time deciding what shoe to wear The Nat-2 design looks like a regular pair of canvas shoes, similar to popular designs by the Converse brand.

But when you want to give your feet a bit of fresh air you can unzip the sole to reveal a pair of sandals.

The canvas top can easily be folded up and slipped into a bag.

With more than 20 different designs available, you can mix and match soles with different uppers.

However, the Nat-2 are much harder to track down. The only place selling them in Britain is Wild Goose, in Twickenham, South-West London, where you can pick up a pair for £59.99.

The owner Peter Pearce, 63, said: "We were the first to bring these shoes into this country in June, this year.

"We ordered almost 50 pairs at first and they are well on the way to selling out. The concept of the shoes is absolutely fantastic - and perfect for the summer. You get two pairs of shoes in one. The designer is always looking at new styles.

"We're planning to speak to him in the next month about new designs. It's early days for us but we're confident the Nat-2 shoes are going to be a big hit."

A spokesman for the shoes' German designers K&T, said: 'Imagine being dressed properly and comfy wherever and whenever. The brand Nat-2 makes it possible by using its patented two in one system.

All tops are interchangeable which allows one to combine colours, materials and styles.

"By taking one base and various tops you can save weight and gain more space while travelling the world."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2497...-of-a-zip.html

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nimbus

dats convenient.

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o0MaRcUs0o

thats cool!

booey

cool

TakeshiXkun

lol thats nice.haha a zip.

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akaitsuki

nice invention

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thehookbox

hmm looks cool but seems kinda uncomfortable.. so u have to slip into ur sandal and wear ur sneakers.. hmm kinda weird walking..

shypineapple

cool.

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ireneyksoh

that's so cute!!!!

me wanna get one too....

but hopefully price will drop a bit

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Mehda

woah.. indeed it's creative.
wonder what are the cons of this shoes/sandal.

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Kenvil

nice. one heineken for the designer.

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I believe back during the 90s, a type of zipper shoes is quite popular in Singapore too. Now, it is gone.

confusedain

i wonder where u would put the shoe if u intent to change it to slippers instead when u're oredy out of ur hse .. does that mean we haf to bring a small bag to store the shoe??

and if we wear it as slippers from home and decides to change it to shoes....
so still muz bring the shoes la....

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xxbluexx

Cool but expensive!

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uyen

Nice one ,especially if raining day can change lol

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xiaolinn

interesting really really convenient !

KongMing

Good for outing.

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