Havaianas, a classic and well-known brand, was created in 1962 in Brazil by the country's largest footwear brand Alpargatas. By 2010, more than 150 million pairs of the sandals were being produced per year. Rainbow Sandals -- a favorite for many -- were created in a garage in Laguna Beach, CA during the early 1970s, and have become well known as a dependable pair that doesn't wear down easily. They are now offered in a variety of styles, and the company produces over 2 million pairs every year.