Always New. Always Ipanema. Using the spectacular coastal neighborhood of Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for inspiration, we create Ipanema footwear to balance a breezy beach lifestyle with the get-up-and-go attitude of the city. Youâll fit in no matter where you go. Youâll help the planet too. Our innovative, soft and durable Flexpand material is 100% recyclable. Braided elements are appearing on fashion runways all over the world so we had to include them here. The metallic braids have a handmade look with a touch of glam. Ipanema Braid Women's Sandals, Black/Gold (9 US)