Communist sandals
If you lived through the ’60s, you probably recognize these sandals. This was more of a byproduct of clever marketing than actual Communist ideological leanings. New Jersey company Habrand advertised these leather sandals amidst the ongoing Vietnam War. Habrand stated that one design was genuine Viet Cong footwear that was captured from the enemy. This led to sales soaring. However, the company still had to admit that it had been selling the sandals even before the war and their subsequent rebrand.