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Dynamic Durable Sandals

Deckers X Lab Recently Unveiled the Versatile KO-Z Ventura Sandal

— May 12, 2021 — Fashion
Deckers X Lab drops the KO-Z Ventura sandal -- a triple threat footwear innovation for comfort and sport. Rarely do these two disciplines ever intertwine in a sandal design, which is why Deckers X Lab designed this long-overdue shoe.

This summer sandal boasts the coziness of a slipper with running shoe performance abilities and outdoor durability. The sandal is not only comfortable, but it also features a grippy Vibram sole for off-road trekking. Its large platform ensures a surefooted step against the Xponet+ soft midsole. The lambskin upper is looped with 5mm of wool under and above the foot arch to maintain a comfortable temperature. Made with ultralight and wide rubber outsole and Meta-Rocker geometry, the KO-Z Ventura's versatility is unmatched.

Image Credit: Deckers X Lab
Trend Themes
1. Versatile Sandals - The combination of comfort, sport and durability in sandals is a potential disruptive innovation that could shake up the outdoor and athletic shoe industries.
2. Slipper-style Footwear - Designing footwear with the coziness of a slipper provides a unique opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion and comfort footwear industries.
3. Grippy Sole Technology - Incorporating innovating, grippy sole technology in sandals presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in outdoor and athletic footwear industries.
Industry Implications
1. Athletic Footwear - The KO-Z Ventura's unique combination of comfort and sport presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the athletic footwear industry.
2. Outdoor Footwear - The KO-Z Ventura's durable design and off-road capabilities are a great opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outdoor footwear industry.
3. Fashion Footwear - Incorporating slipper-style comfort in everyday footwear is a major opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion footwear industry.
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