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Well made. The leather is very stiff and dry but after oiling them they are breaking in nicely.

Irwin - US

Quality is fantastic but the size is small so I'd definitely recommend sizing up. I'm a 7 and should have order a size 8

John - Ireland

Bought these to go with my Far East kit and they are well made and look great. Size ran true in terms of the size I ordered vs wanted. They do need a bit of breaking in, and are a bit tight initially on wide feet. Wearing them around the house like slippers for a few hours a day has helped stretch the leather and they get comfier with every wear.

RS - UK

Very fast delivery. Have been looking for these over a number of years. A classic addition to the wardrobe. Cheers

Dyer - NZ

Sandals are nice and fit well!

Traxler - US

I wear 9.5W US, ordered 10's and they fit great. Well made and not as stiff as some reviewers stated but still required a bit of conditioner. Perfect for my LRDG representation that I'm working on.

Ed - VA

I’ve been looking for a pair of these for years, so when I noticed them on WPG for only $45, I snapped up a pair of size 11s. My feet are 11aa as measured on a Brannock Device, and the 11s were an excellent fit. If they become a bit wider when worn in, then I can always make a leather insole to glue inside to take up any slack. So far so good, but they aren't going to get much wear for several months though as it’s currently -30 degrees Celsius here right now, so we’ll have to wait and see.

Incidentally, the right sandal rubbed the top of the big toe on my right foot, where the lower strap passes over that toe, but inserting the horn of a small anvil inside the toe hole, and thumping the offending strap a few times with a rubber mallet seems go have sorted that problem.

They are much dressier than my standard summertime Chacos sandals, and I’m really looking forward to wearing these in.

Construction and materials are excellent! Far better than the price point would suggest, and it just goes to show the insane markups that are standard in the footwear world! I’m looking forward to getting several years of hard wear from these sandals.

RF - CA

Just like the ones my Dad brought home from India after WWII.

McCabe - LU

The sandals are to the correct size and in very good condition. I am looking forward to wearing them on holiday.

McCabe - LU

I was pleased to see that they came from Sharjah. I spent a lot of time in the UAE in the 70s. If I remember correctly, they were worn by the Trucial Oman Scouts.

McGregor - US

Hello,
All good, nice item. thank you.
Best regards

CHOLET - FR

Very comfortable. Other reviewers said that their chaplis were stiff and took time to break in. Not the case with my pair. I am a UK size 8M and order a US size 10. Need to wear a pair of walking sock but otherwise a good fit

Mike - UK

Very comfortable. Other reviewers said that their chaplis were stiff and took time to break in. Not the case with my pair. I am a UK size 8M and order a US size 10. Need to wear a pair of walking sock but otherwise a good fit

Mike - UK

Very comfortable. Other reviewers said that their chaplis were stiff and took time to break in. Not the case with my pair. I am a UK size 8M and order a US size 10. Need to wear a pair of walking sock but otherwise a good fit

Mike - UK

Received with thanks. Welldone/SP

PATERSON - UK

Have been after a pair of these for a while and have waited for new stock in my size. Delivered quickly and they fit well and just what I want.

Dom - UK

I finally have to say goodbye to mine after maybe a decade of hard wear. They were very comfortable and took a lot of abuse. I had new heels put on and repaired them several times with just a bit of hammering. Rubber heels or taps give better traction indoors. On to my second pair.

Brian - North Carolina, USA

As usual, fast delivery. Great sandals,

Torrens - AU

Very nice and authentic as far as I can see. Comfortable but do need a break in period. The thick soles take a short time to adjust to but they're not uncomfortable. They wear well with Levis as well as your KD shorts. If you do LRDG this gives a great authentic look to your impression.

Piedimonte - US

Hello WPG! These are the same sandals I was able to buy in Malaysia in 1983. Very stiff leather will have to be broken in. Lots of stitching, nails, and rivets. Same leather used on a Kukuri Sheath I have but no smell. Be careful if you walk on wood floors, a little slick. Very happy with my purchase!

Coy - Yakima, Washington

Very good stuff. Look like the originals. Better than average nowadays chappals available from Pakistan. Well made. Good leather. They Look great and feel confortable. Received them in Spain in less than a week.

Jose Manuel - Madrid, Spain

These are well made sandals. I'm still trying to break them in...I did have to soak them in lukewarm water and wear them wet to help them along. Overall very satisfied with them. Great price too!

Chuka - US

great sandals,the look very original.

Droog - NL

Been after these sandals for quite a while. Definitely order a size larger than you take.
Make sure you oil the leather, quite stiff and hard.
I have a big toe problem on one foot, so I have to stretch the leather.
But really good quality.

Anderson - GB

Finally, a sandal that can be worn with dignity.
It is the best footwear, in my opinion, to drink a pink gin (bitters in please)

Helmers - US

fantastic sandals , exactly as pictured , really fast delivery ,very happy

Probert - GB

Having now worn these chapplis for long enough to judge them, I'm delighted, as I thought I would be. I am a UK/Ireland size 8 (US 9)so I ordered a 10 and got a perfect fit. They took a day or two to break in, but are now as comfortable as if they had been made for me. They seem stout and strong and very comfortable and I hope they will last well.
Yet again, well done Jerry!

Holford - IE

I ordered a pair of chapplis on Friday. Today (Tuesday) they arrived, after four days, including a weekend. Some service.
So far as I can tell, after an afternoon''s wear, they are exactly what I expected and hoped for. The seem to be well and stoutly made, of heavyish but supple leather. I will send a further review when I have worn them for a week or two, but, for now, (as usual) well done Gerry and WPG.

Jon - Ireland

I wore the same type sandals as a teenager in 1965, but they suddenly became unavailable. I looked for these shoes for 40 years in shoe stores, flea markets, and everywhere. Then, I saw a photo of a man from India wearing them. I did a search on Google for "Indian Sandals" by images and happened upon the sandals through WPG. The fit is perfect and it's impossible to explain how happy I am to have found them after a lifetime of searching!

benson - US

Very sturdy construction, but I'll need to wear them in the bath or a lake to make them fit my wide feet better.

Blum - US

A brilliant item - strongly made with excellent materials. Very glad I ordered a size up from normal size tho.

appleton - GB

Excellent copy of historic sandals, excellent quality and fit, I think they look great but the wife does not, now I wear them all the time, I win.

Ken - US

Substantial and strong. I will be using these for my pilgrimage to Santiago de la Compostela. I don't yet know if I will fit heavy rubber soles or nail them.

fisk - FR

They are exactly as they ought to be and actually quite comfortable. As with all things leather, allow yourself a few wearings for things to sort themselves out and the shape and fit to get just right!

Jemmison - US

Am very satisfied with these sandals. Very sturdy and supportive and fits perfectly. The delivery from UAE to USA to my door was faster than normal local US mail.

cloward - US

Look like hat I wore when very young, directly after WW2. The leather upper part will probably take shape by wearing in, while I hope the very thick leather sole, of which the heel part is slightly warped upward, will also flatten by just walking in them. But I will not venture to apply any water or oil to speed up reshape because of the expected risk for the glue holding the layers together.

van - NL

Darn suave items of footwear. Look good with shorts or a worn linen suit.

Richardson - GB

perfect to my waterbottle

Werner - BR

I have to say - excellent sandals. Identical to a NWF photo I've seen that show a similar sandal that was even hobnailed!
Very good for the India look!!

Kulaga - US

They were marked size 10, but they are too tight...I will have to return for size 11.

Daly  - US

Excellent product and service, thank you.

Collins - AU

These things are so old world cool it's crazy!

Squiers - US

The sandals arrived very quickly and are perfect! Thank you

Millington - GB

Great service, unfortunately the wrong size but have been replaced very quickly. Have recommended to other re-enactors due to high level of service and goods.

Lambourn - GB

Very fast delivery.
These will end up in a display at the Overloon war museum, the Netherlands.
We're making a display of a SAS jeep with its crew.

Riedel - NL

The sandals look very good and are well made, sturdy in a no-nonsense way. They''ve been cruel to my feet in the beginning, but are breaking in nicely after a few days wear. Expect the odd blister - but afterwards they feel a lot better than what you buy nowadays in the sandals line - definitely recommended. WPG''s service miraculous as ever, from order to delivery (UAE to UK) took 4 days.

Phillip - United Kingdom

I ordered exact size, 10, and they fit perfectly, although I do have narrower foot (B-C), so as the other reviewers say, if you have a wider foot, you may want to go up one size, however, they will no doubt stretch a bit over time. There is plenty of adjustment in the heel strap (nice!). They are immensely comfortable right out of the box and very well made. With all the glued together, synthetic footware out there it is nice to see old world craftsmanship with double stitching, leather lining, nailed, all leather construction. A rarity at this price! The stiffness eased up after a couple of days. These guys will last! Great product.

Fields - US

Just as every other item I have ordered from WPG these are great quality and a bargain, in this case as repros they are spot on! I go along with some of the other reviews and recommend order one size larger. Very satisfied!

Gutoski - US

THESE SANDALS ARE FANTASTIC. THEY LOOK AND FEEL WONDERFUL. THE QUALITY OF THE MATERIALS IS SUPERB. THE CUT AND COLOR OF THE LEATHER IS SPOT ON. IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS.

DR. HOWARD S. BRAND - US

Great looking Chaplis - these will take a bit of breaking in! First time customer - speedy delivery, fantastic customer service. Thank you!

Hawkins - AU