Great sandals. Nice to support a local business! Was also fun to 'talk story' about Hawaii!

Wonderful sandals and Scott is amazing! He's customized several pair for me by adding a slight lift on one side. He also makes The Worlds Best slippers. read more

I am extremely happy with my purchase experience. The owner really makes sure he understands your needs before making your sandal. Happy that there still exists costumer service like this which is a dying breed. Thank you Scott! read more

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The best sandals you'll ever find! I bought my sandals out of pure necessity in 2018. I was at the OC fair with my dad and suddenly my Target sandals broke, right before we were heading in to see a concert. He found the Sandalman booth and there I was looking at the selection. I already had 2 pairs of rainbows at home and was a little hesitant at dropping $60 on sandals, spur of the moment. But I did anyways and they were THE BEST sandals hands down I've had in my 40 years of living in SoCal. The way they shape to your feet, the quality of craftsmanship, they are comfortable from the start - NO crazy breaking in and wrecking your foot, the durability. Just everything. They are built well. I absolutely LOVE them and would tell everyone about them. A friend of mine who is "big and tall" went in to the shop and got a pair custom made - and he swears by them too! We had a good 7 year run and those babies were put through the ringer! That is until our new doggie got to the straps. I'll be ordering a new pair ASAP. Thank you for such quality sandals. read more

I feel so blessed to have found "The Sandalman", Scott and his family team handcrafting sandals doing custom work and actually "caring" about the customer. I had been a customer of Rainbow Sandals for over 30 years never had foot problems till past years when the sandals would be wearing out quick, getting food pain. I was infuriated, as I was having foot pain, and I have trouble with finding good shoes as I have 7 1/2 foot 2E but with narrow heal and mild pronation. Anyway my massage therapist mentioned Scott and I came down. I realized I met him and his brother many years ago when I was boy and their shop was on Old Newport, and then at The OC Swap Meet. Anyway Scott spent a great deal of time helping me, discussing arch, sanding to foot shape, as well as some beautiful unique designer styles and I purchased 2 pairs -- one a black embossed leather which he was able to shape to my foot quickly and one on order with a gorgeous burgundy crocodile strap that needed to be tightened. It is obviously this company takes great pride in their work, and has not sold out to shady cheap crap like most sandal stores. I will send all my friends who have been having sandal problems (mostly due to Rainbow-getting shotty) to Scott. As an artist developer myself, it is always such a pleasure to meet other artists that not only care about quality, elegant design but actually listen to the customer. I feel safe that if anything changes with my foot or I need custom sandals, Scott and his team will take good care of me. I just wish I knew about them sooner. Sadly a lot of incredible "Mom and Pop" operations go under the radar. The sad thing is I used to live in that area and even with directions it was a little hard to find. But the shop has great variety in styles. Scott and his family are the REAL Deal. His life background in Hawaii too made it so easy to converse. Not the typical high pressure salesman or idiots that don't know what they are doing. Truly a very enjoyable experience. In modern America it is rare to find anyone who still does handmade craftsmanship. Thanks SCOTT! (and family) I can wait to show off my new sandals! I'll be back. read more

Everything is perfect .....my family Has been loyal customers for over 3 generations. The Quality, service and value are the very best! read more

I use to buy these sandals in the 1979-2010 and I still have my sandals and they still are good to wear. I use to order them at the Orange County fairgrounds swap meet, he use to have my foot penciled out on a piece of paper with my name on it and that's how he kept my size. Of course I moved and haven't ordered any in some years, but now I can call up and order online that's what's awesome!! Thank you sandal man read more

I don't even buy any other sandals. Mine have never been torn or ruined, only stolen! Best sandals, no question. HANDS DOWN!

With sandals it's difficult to find a pair that has arch support and durable. The sandalman was able to achieve all of that, and made in the USA. I sent a email and Scott was able to address all my concerns and needs making me a beautiful, supportive, comfortable sandal. Being from Vegas they hold up great in the summer months with no issues and minimal wear on the soles. I highly recommend thesandalman and plan on ordering more for myself and my family. read more

My podiatrist noted my existing sandals were on the verge of falling apart and suggested I visit The Sandalman. After figuring out that their location isn't directly on Superior, I walked into what can only be described as a working museum of sandal culture. I was greeted by Scott, the owner, and told him of my needs. He showed me several models and I selected the style I liked. Then the big reveal! These would be custom made to my foot's own measurements and arch, etc. Two weeks later I was in possession or the most comfortable sandals ever. I have recommended The Sandalman to neighbors, relatives and business partners. They are amazed too and you will love your new sandals, too. read more

I was referred to The Sandalman by a podiatrist, and am forever grateful. Scott is a wonderful guy who knows everything there is to know about sandals amongst other things I'm certain. He carefully measured my aching feet, and a few days later I returned to his shop for a fitting. Once my new sandals were tried on a few minor adjustments were needed., A few days later I returned to his shop to see the finished product. My new sandals are perfect! I slipped them on and enjoyed wearing them for the rest of the day. They're so well made, and extremely comfortable. I love them! If you're looking for the perfect pair of sandals, look no further than The Sandalman. Scott will create the perfect pair for you, and your feet will thank you. read more

The Sandalman may be a small shop, but if you're looking for a place that's totally the real deal for men's sandals, then this is it! I bought my first pair of Sandalman sandals at the OC Fair, and I liked them so much that I tracked down the shop and came in. I now buy all my sandals here :-) Customer service here is exceptional, and I love the my sandals from here so much that I pretty much only take them off to sleep ;-) Highly recommended! read more

Simply awesome!! Perfect fit and comfort. My only regret is NOT finding him sooner!!! OC fair has everything and I'm happy Sandalman decided to put up his shop there also. No pressure browsing and once I saw the color I liked he mentioned the different soles and their weight difference. Then he said to put them on and walk around a bit so I can trim the excess off. That blew me away since I've never seen someone trim shoes to my feet. And let me tell how awesome they feel especially since I'm flat footed. They are the same price as the other high priced sandals in the local stores so you couldn't beat that added bonus. I can't wait to get my next pair in a different color at his two local locations. read more

The Sandalman - Shoe Stores Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Scott and his business are the real deal. Was looking for some new kicks made in the USA and stumbled upon Sandalman. My wife had bought me some Rainbows and they were absolutely horrible. They have a size range for us bigger feet people and my flips came in like air craft carriers. Ordered online and Scott reached out the next day. He wanted more info on size, toes, width, toe box width and away he went. I was sent text messages with photo updates on my flips every few days. When they arrived I was excited to try them on. They fit like a glove and are the most comfortable flips I've ever worn. So much so that I've gone in the closet and tossed all of the others out. O'Neil's, gone. Rainbows, gone. I'm a Sandalman convert. Talking my wife into a few pair new as well. Thanks, Scott! read more

To sum it up: -Owner operated for decades in Newport Beach. -Handmade sandals from high quality materials. -Custom fitment and styling available. -You cant get a better made sandal from anywhere else. 5 stars, nothing less. read more

AMAZING sandals and flip flops here. If you're looking to buy high quality hand-made shoes for the same cost as rainbows or Tevas, this is your place! Upon walking in the store, Scott greeted us with a smile and a handshake, introducing himself and the business he has been a part of for the last 27 years!! The customer service was unbeatable, and Scott was so patient as my boyfriend and I tried on many different pairs of shoes. At one point, Scott even looked down at the Teva sandals I was wearing, noticed some wear and tear, and fixed them up right in front of us (no charge)!!! By far this was the nicest experience I have ever had shopping for sandals, and the great experience was matched by the incredible selection of sandals and flip flops that they had. There were so many pairs to choose from, and Scott honestly explained the pros and cons of each model of shoe. Furthermore, Scott is the kind of guy who really wants your purchase to be perfect. When my boyfriend picked out his sandals, Scott asked him to walk around in them to get comfortable. Scott then made markings on the shoe where the fit could be better, and SANDED the shoes down to the perfect size!! All of this came at no extra charge! While the store may be a little hard to find at first, it is soooooooo worth the time spent finding it. The best customer service and best sandals make The Sandalman a must-visit shoe store. I know for a fact the next time I need sandals, I'm coming here! Fun fact: Their business cards are made of leather! So cute! :D read more

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This place is awesome. I order some Sandals & they are very commutable. The Sandalman dose a great job with his work. The price is also good because your get your money worth. Try on a pair your love them. Great arch support. read more

After seeing the other Yelp reviews, I headed over to their location. It's located off Superior street, in a commercial warehouse building, across from the Hoag Medical Building. They have ladies sandals in the front, and mens sandals are located towards the back of the building. I was greeted quickly, and directed to the selection of custom sandals. I was quickly able to find the perfect pair that were both stylish and very comfortable! The soles of these sandals are Vibram brand, so are lightweight and should last. Now I just need to ensure I keep them away from my two dogs so they WILL last! read more

These guys are world class. There is a reason why they have been in business for 25 years. However their only advertising is the VW bus they have parked on Superior Blvd. so nobody knows about them. They are not 3 dollar sandals but they have some around 20 dollars. The best thing is they are made in the USA, unlike rainbow. They also export a ton of more fashionable styles to Europe and Japan. Check them out, http://www.thesandalman.com read more

Scott is world class I've been wearing his Sandals for 7 years and the strap gave out, of course due to my own fault. He fixed my gold flip flop strap right away and made sure they fit right. I'm moving to Guam for a few years he even helped me out picking out three more pairs since I'll be living in paradise. The sandals Scott help me pick out are gorgeous every where I've gone on Guam I've been stopped and asked where I got them... If your ever in Guam Scott there is differently a market for you here.. I would recommend Scott to every one I'll be back in April to fix and get new ones thank you...you guys are so wonderful read more

They make the best Shoes anywhere! Mine always last for years usually get a new pair because something happened to them. Not because they wore out. I Love the Sandal man Shoes the are my most comfortable pair! read more

My wife was looking for Birks and found this place on Yelp. Walked out with not one but 3 pairs. This an awesome place and great service and prices were great too. It is located in a strip mall and easy to overlook but a great find. We would recommend this place without reservation. This is not a flashy store with big designer windows or anything like that. Simple clean and easy to find what you are looking for. read more

Met with Scott today and came home with one pair of custom "off the shelf" sandals made in his shop. Enjoyed the Workshop tour and the description of the tooling. I will be buying more of his customized sandals. Thanks Scott for opening early for me. read more

I bought my flip flops at least 5 years ago and they are still going strong! Best ones by far I have ever had.

The best! With my very broken down and problematic feet.. My feet Love me now! They hug my feet and I never want to take them off. Id give Scott 10 Stars if they had 10. read more

The best. Great build quality and fit on my sandals. Not everything he can do is shown on the website so ask him what you want and he likely can do it. Craftsmanship like this is hard to find so support a true made in USA sandal. Plus his ca/Hawaii laid back style is great. read more

I love this place, got some great quality sandals and warm boots (their own brand of uggs) I have ripped the boots and they were super helpful about fixing them and shipping them back to me since I live far away. Awesome guys read more

I've been getting my gorgeous leather sandals (and "working man's sandals" Scitt has renamed "The no flop flip flop) from these guys since the 70's and they were at the Ora ge County Swap meet. Then went to their modest little store right off Newport Blvd, and now to the store and "factory" in Costa Mesa on Superior. If they read these reviews, I'll probably jog their memory with what I started out buying from them - closed toe huarachis! Man I loved those for every day work, but their source dried up. These guys are the real deal - MADE IN AMERICA! I know they have a GREAT Asian demand because of the quality as well. Both guys are very down to earth, and might even talk a little sass to you (well, maybe if you've been a customer of theirs for over 40 years!). They're masters at their craft and creative and make good on their word and back their product. You may pay more than you will for other brands, but you'll get a LOT more than the other brands offer in quality, longevity, craftsmanship, and standing behind their product. Time for a new set of the 3 strap leather sandals (they should have pictures on their website), and a new set of "Crabbers" - as I see Jessie T's review off to the right - that's their version of Uggs with natural materials so your feet don't turn into a sweatbox after 3 minutes of wear. As I recall, probably 10 years or so ago, I asked them if they did anything like Uggs, but I complained about how quickly my feet got too hot in them. Knowing their business, they explained it had to do with the type of glue and materials used in Uggs that don't allow the foot to breath. I THINK at the time, they had stopped making the Crabbers for a while, but then my request go them to make me a pair (which I think the looks completely blew away the Uggs!), and it sounds like they're a regular item again. My "working man's sandals" (double, extra wide, nylon straps) are still in good shape from my last purchase - over 2 years ago, that I'll wear to do yard work and other stuff when I don't want to mess up my leather "dress" sandals. Those are pretty much the only things my feet walk around in when I'm not at work, with not much of that going on these days, ad I finish this review at least a year after I started it, and were starting to recover from Civid-19. My "dress" sandals (the gorgeous 3 strand leather) are starting to get a little ratty from my sweaty feet - I basically live in those when I'm not at work, same age as the working sandals. Update since writing that: When u went to replace those leather sandals, I noticed Scott had something different on his feet than I did. Mire padding, and exotic looking "leather,",and more padding in the footbed. He says "well I spend mr entire day in here on the mostly concrete and being the designer, of course I'm going to come up with some mods " . So now I have 2 pair of BUFFALO hide, more padding, made to the outline of my foot (!) sandals that I get compliments on almost every time I'm out. Comments from EVERYONE and all cultures from the yacht folks down at the beach and where I live in Garden Grove now where my Hispanic neighbors who appreciate fine leather work. And yes, they cizt a little more. But I doubt know any other place where I could begin to even ask someone about making something line this FOR ME! I never would have even thought about that buffalo hide, more padding version. I'll bet you I'm happier than you are every day when you slip your feet into what you're going to walk around in! Can't wait to go down tomorrow and get my new prototype "improved working man's sandal / aka " ni floo flip flop " (I'm going to have to come up with a name for them before I see him). Were trying a working sandal with more padding, and a more durable compound for the sole. And lastly, the picture made me a little sad of the two of them. Scott lost Pat last year. Please be nice to him. Thanks for keeping my feet breathing air a d walking on leather instead of synthetics for the last 45 (!) years Scott! And no, I'm not a relative, or even a neighbor. Just a customer happy to have crossed paths with this man. read more

Outstanding in every way. Excellent customer service. Fanatical attention to detail. Superb craftsmanship. Fair price. I had a pair of sandals custom made. This place is a throwback to a simpler time and place. I will be back. read more

I highly recommend The Sandalman in Newport Beach. I have had a pair of their sandals for almost 5 years and they are still new looking and very comfortable!! Check this place out and get handmade sandals directly from the maker!! VintagePop88.com read more

In 2007 I was referred to The Sandalman by my Podiatrist. For years I was unable to wear store bought sandals since they lacked the arch support that my feet so desperately needed. Flash forward 10 years to now and I just purchased three more pairs of made to order sandals. My rotation of new sandals is about every two years, so what is that about 15 pairs thus far? These sandals are hand made in the same place you buy them and they're durable, eye catching, and best of all comfortable! Talk about Made in the USA and supporting a small business - here's your chance! The best part is no one else you know will be wearing the same sandals since you can select the leather and style you want. I make the trek from LA each time...so that should tell you how good they are! read more

Love. Love. Love these Sandals! He does not have an online store so, I will have to find the time to go to his store to buy more!

I bought my first pair of sandals when I was 20. I never took care of them. I hiked in water in them. They never fell a part. I gave them away. I missed them, so I bought another pair of sandals and boots when I was 30. Ten years later I still wear them. Unfortunately my extremely high arches have fallen more, so I'm buying new sandals. Best sandals ever! Plus the owner is awesome. He's down to earth, funny and totally sarcastic. read more

My experience at The Sandalman was one of the more refreshing experiences in any sale-environment. The owner is knowledgeable and will talk you through the different operations he is performing and what you may need to do in your other shoes to make them more comfortable. This place is where i will be going for the foreseeable future for my sandal needs. I went in for custom fit sandals because i pronate (my ankles turn in) something that makes my knees and back hurt quite a bit. The sandals that they have made me, within the past few days of wearing them, have done wonders for my knee and back pain. The service is wonderful, the atmosphere is friendly and easy going, and the products are absolutely perfect. I would suggest them to anyone and everyone. read more

THANK YOU! I wanted a pair of flip flops that would fit my extremely high arch, Scott delivered that and more!!! Wore these in Maui everyday for a month, logging many miles and NEVER had any foot or low back pain, for me this is monumental. I've spent hundreds of dollars on sandals claiming to have great arch support , only to be disappointed. I will be ordering more from Scott including their version of a fleece lined suede boot. Thank you from the bottom of my happy feet read more

I am a repeat customer of Scott the Sandalman. I grew up in the area and many family members wear shoes made by Scott. I think my first pair was a gift from my mom when I was about 7 or 8, they were the tall boots (so much better than Uggs because they have a sole with arch support). Although I do not have those same pair from when I was 7 or 8 I do have boots that must be at least 15 years old and I love them. I went to the faire last night with my husband and I wore a pair of shoes that was giving me blisters. Its the perfect excuse for a new pair of sandals I thought to myself ;) I knew Scott would be there because he is every year selling his great shoes. I walked in and the lady pointed me to the smallest sizes they had I tried a few on and decided on a pair. Scott offered to make them a little smaller for me... I wear a 4.5 or a 5... so hard to find shoes that fit!!! I just have to say that it is a real treasure to find hand made shoes that are custom fit to your feet. read more

If your looking for the real deal for leather sandals. This is a small shop but a must when it comes to sandals, real Uggs etc.

LOVE THIS PLACE!! They customize the straps and sandal to fit your foot. I mean, how great is that? Their customer service was great and the sandals are super comfy! read more

I buy 2 pair every year they are at the OC Fair and have to say they are the best sandals ever.

I just purchased my first pair of Sandalman sandals at the OC Fair! I actually discovered the booth at last year's fair. I instantly fell in love with the look of the sandals but didn't want to make my friend wait while I tried some on. I bookmarked the Sandalman website and planned to make the drive from Joshua Tree to then shop but never did. This year my friend went to the Fair without me and the texted me that she had bought Sandalman sandals there and is loving them! So I went yesterday and bought a pair. I love them. I've only taken them off to sleep over the past 2 days. I found a cute strappy pair that hides my ugly bunion toes and the arch support feels so good! If I weren't retired and earning less than I used to I would have left the fair with at lest 3 pairs. American made, hand crafted and beautiful. Many different colors, styles and heel heights to choose from. I see many more pairs of Sandalman sandals in my future. read more

The Sandalman - Shoe Stores Near Me - Newport Beach, California