# Bespoke Military-Inspired Sandals These BEAMS x Crocs Sandals Come in Two Style Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-x-crocs References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/beams-crocs-ss20-release-date-price/#slide-6) & [beams.co.jp](https://www.beams.co.jp/search/?q=crocs&search=true) These new [BEAMS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-beams-collection) x [Crocs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-clogs-1) sandals have been unveiled as a bespoke range of styles for 2020 that merge the namesake footwear brands iconic comfort with a touch of [military-inspired finishing touches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogami-terra). The sandals come in the Cobra Buckle Sandal style and the Fishing Vest Sandal option, which are each paired with a series of adjustable components and high-quality finishings. This enables the footwear to be perfect for urban wear without shying away from being worn in rural environments to keep wearers feeling supported. The BEAMS x Crocs sandals are available now for preorder with shipping expected to start taking place in late April to make them the perfect option to wear in mucky springtime conditions where other shoes might fall short. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bespoke Military-inspired Sandals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market military-inspired sandals with adjustable components and high-quality finishings for urban and rural wear. - **Comfortable Preorder Sandals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and sell comfortable sandals that can be preordered and shipped in time for specific seasons or conditions. - **Iconic Urban-rural Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create footwear that seamlessly transitions from urban to rural environments while providing comfort and support. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate military-inspired design elements and adjustable components into footwear to attract niche markets. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with brands to create bespoke and unique styles of sandals that merge fashion and functionality. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that allows customers to preorder and receive innovative footwear options to meet specific needs and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Punk Rock Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-beams-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Themed Hardware Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-clogs-1.md) - [Patterned Joint Stealthy Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-pattern.md) - [Secure Plaid-Covered Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-barbour-classic-clog.md) - [Functional Outdoor Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salehe-bembury-and-crocs.md) - [Camouflage Utility Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtreepack.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Roped Collaborative Hybrid Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retropy-sandals.md)