The first pair of Havianas was made in 1962. They were based on the design of the Japanese Zori, a type of sandal made with fabric straps and rice straw soles. Because of this, Havianas all have a textured rice pattern on the soles. In the 1990s, the sandals began gathering popularity. Brazilian television stars appeared in commercials and the brand's colorful magazine ads.
The Havianas brand continued to grow throughout the 1990s, with more colors and an expanded line. By the year 2000, the popularity of Havianas was spreading to other countries. Now, Havianas adult and children’s shoes are sold in more that 60 countries and come in a wide spectrum of colors.
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