# Aggrandized Slide Luxury takes on the basic slide sandal & includes a variety of retro textures. By [Rebecca Byers](https://www.trendhunter.com/becbyers), Insights Research at Trend Hunter | Published May 2, 2017 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/aggrandized-slide ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Aggrandized Slide trend? **Aggrandized Slide:** As classic activewear staples continue to be absorbed and reimagined by the fashion world, consumers are opting for opulent takes on the standard sport slide sandal. This progression highlights the pattern of aggrandizing basic fashion staples as a means of subverting outdated, rigid takes on the "place" for utilitarian looks and more largely, dress codes. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: May 11, 2016 to May 2, 2017 - Published: May 2, 2017 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Aggrandized Slide trend ### Opulent Activewear Consumers are opting for luxurious takes on basic activewear staples, highlighting the pattern of aggrandizing standard clothing items to subvert dress codes. ### High-Fashion Slides Consumers seek topical reimaginations of classic styles in order to show off their fashion knowledge and personal style, and express themselves through footwear. ### Waterproof Sandals Durability and waterproof functionality make Slide-on sandal designs highly versatile and conveniently wearable. ## What the Aggrandized Slide trend means for industry ### For Fashion The fashion industry incorporates luxurious takes on basic clothing items to subvert traditional dress codes. ### For Footwear The high-fashion footwear industry is being reshaped by topical reimaginations of classic styles. ### For Athletic gear The outdoor industry is incorporating benefits of waterproof functionality, enhancing versatility of slip-on footwear designs. ## Workshop question What could your brand learn from companies that are perceived as its opposite? ## Trend signals for Aggrandized Slide Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 72%, activity 67%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 72% - Activity: 67% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Aggrandized Slide trend 6 featured examples from May 11, 2016 to May 2, 2017. - [Textured Jelly-Like Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-slides): Rihanna's Puma 'Jelly Slides' Come in Three Different Colorways (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry by creating and marketing unique and waterproof footwear collections. - [High-Fashion Wood Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adilette-wood-slides): The Adilette Wood Slides by adidas are a High-Fashion Reinterpretation (Category: Fashion) Implication: The Adilette Wood Slides by adidas demonstrate how the fashion industry can create trendy and innovative adaptations of classic styles. - [Orchid-Adorned Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-flower-slide-sandals): Dolce & Gabbana's Black Flower Slide Sandals Feature Faux Pearls and More (Category: Fashion) Implication: The luxury fashion industry can seize the opportunity to design and market high-end slide sandals with ornate embellishments, targeting affluent consumers seeking exclusive and st… - [High-Fashion Sport Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sport-sandals): The NikeLab Taupo Sandals Have a Durable Grip and Patent Leather Upper (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of high-fashion sport sandals. - [Neoluxury Leather Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmolded-leather): FEIT Has Reimagined Its Classic Hand-Molded Leather Sandals (Category: Fashion) Implication: Companies in the footwear manufacturing industry have an opportunity to create and market hand-crafted, minimalist designs with a focus on longevity and quality. - [Furry Slip-On Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pool-slides): Rihanna's FENTY PUMA Pool Slides are Now Available in More Colorways (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable and eco-friendly materials into the production process of footwear, including slip-on sandals, to align with consumers' gr… ## Recent trend clusters - [Scaled Restraint](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/small-luxury-watches) (Fashion) - [Sneaker Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sneaker-theater) (Fashion) - [Ritual Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ritual-systems) (Fashion) - [Athletic Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/athletic-styling) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Paisley-Shelled Collector Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paisley-shelled-collector-sneakers) - [Fruit-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-wristwatches) - [Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-and-prestige) - [Modular Winter Wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-knuckles-fallwinter-2026) All articles: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)