'sandal-like' originates from the word 'sandal,' which comes from the Greek word 'sandalon,' meaning 'a type of shoe.'

'sandalon' transformed into the Latin word 'sandalium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sandal.' The suffix '-like' is added to form 'sandal-like.'

Initially, 'sandal' referred to a specific type of footwear, and 'sandal-like' evolved to describe anything resembling a sandal.