Sandal with Charms Suspended in Fluid and Attachable Charms

Abstract

The invention is a sandal that includes a base and at least one strap connected to the base. The strap includes at least one chamber that is at least translucent and that is preferably transparent. A fluid is located in the chamber, and a plurality of charms is suspended in the fluid located in the chamber. The sandal may be constructed as a thong-type sandal and many different types of charms may be placed in the chamber. The fluid may optionally be colored and may optionally have glitter or simulated snow suspended therein. A removably attachable charm may optionally be attached to the strap.

1 . A sandal, comprising:
 a base and at least one strap connected to said base, said strap including at least one chamber, said chamber being at least translucent;   a fluid located in said chamber; and   a plurality of charms suspended in said fluid located in said chamber.   
   
   
       2 . The sandal according to  claim 1 , wherein said at least one chamber is substantially transparent. 
   
   
       3 . The sandal according to  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of granules suspended in said fluid located in said chamber. 
   
   
       4 . The sandal according to  claim 1 , wherein said fluid includes a phosphorescent substance. 
   
   
       5 . The sandal according to  claim 1 , wherein said fluid includes coloring. 
   
   
       6 . The sandal according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 said strap includes at least a second chamber that is at least translucent;   said at least one chamber defines a first chamber and said fluid in said first chamber includes a first coloring;   said second chamber includes a fluid with a second coloring and a plurality of charms; and   said first coloring has a different color than said second coloring.   
   
   
       7 . The sandal according to  claim 6 , wherein at least said fluid in said first chamber includes a plurality of granules suspended therein. 
   
   
       8 . The sandal according to  claim 6 , wherein said first coloring, said second coloring, said plurality of charms in said first chamber, and said plurality of charms in said second chamber are selected in accordance with a holiday theme. 
   
   
       9 . The sandal according to  claim 1 , wherein said strap is configured to at least partially assist in securing a foot to said base. 
   
   
       10 . The sandal according to  claim 1 , wherein said base and said strap are configured as a thong. 
   
   
       11 . The sandal according to  claim 1 , further comprising a charm removably attached to said strap. 
   
   
       12 . The sandal according to  claim 11 , wherein said charm includes a charm body and a clip attached to said charm body, said clip including a hinge configured to move between an open position for placing said clip on a strap and a closed position in which said clip is configured to secure said clip on the strap.