The Jack Rogers Navajo Sandal had humble beginnings in Palm Beach, Florida in the 1960's but quickly grew to be a worldwide fashion staple. Harry Rabin, Florida business man, brought into his company Jack Rogers who came with years of experience in sales for Saks Fifth Avenue and a major shoe manufacturer in California. The two approached a local cobbler named Luigi who painstakingly handmade each sandal. Jack and Harry, with the permission of Luigi, perfected the design known today as the Jack Rogers Navajo Sandal. Initially, the sandal was distributed to the twelve Saks 5th Avenue stores and a few local Palm Beach Boutiques with great response. However, when the First Lady of Fashion was photographed in her Jack Rogers Navajos, the response was overwhelming. The sandal became an instant "Must Have" with that trend continuing even today.

Women young and old have a love affair with the Navajo sandal. Like Jackie O, many boast a collection of 50 or more in a variety of color combinations. Each Jack Rogers Sandal continues to be handmade in the USA. While the company has greatly expanded, the family tradition and atmosphere remains with several of Harry's relatives continuing to take part in the business. Additionally, local community residents are employed by the company to perform the hand weaving of the sandals uppers from home. These men and women are able to obtain supplies and work from home allowing them to also be with their families.

Jack Rogers, the man, us long gone from the company but Harry Rabin's sons, Joel and Dustin, are still keeping the name going from their main factory in Hallandale, Florida. With fresh color combinations in fresh materials such as the patent crocodile embossed leather and the Lucite with patent leather stitching and the updated styles including the Jack Rogers Monogram Navajo and the Jack Rogers Welted Wedge Navajo, there is always something new to look forward to each season from Jack Rogers Shoes. The Navajo sandal continues to be available in the traditional 1/2 inch heel, but has been expanded to include a wedge heel, stacked heel and dressy high heel. To appeal to the fashionistas in training, the Miss Navajo line, Navajo Sandals in children's sizes, was developed. More than 40 years later, the Navajo Sandal continues to be an icon of style and class with its loyal followers spanning the ages of 1 to 100 across the United States and throughout Paris and London.