Japanese label introduces the new Bondal sandal joining the SportStyle branch for the Summer season. The shoes are spotlighted by the straps and the light upper. The foundational layers are made from a full canvas material and are split between the heel and the forefoot.
The heel piece has a velcro strap that features ASICS branding accents on the lateral side reaching around the ankle and the heel. The chunky sole unit has a blend of textures and bulbous shapes across the lateral heels similar to the look of fins. There are four colorway designs of the sandals, all of which are earthy hues. There is black, Mantle Green, Midnight, Piedmont Gray, and Wood Crepe.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Monochromatic Chunky Sandals
- Opportunity for companies to create their own versions of chunky sandals with monochromatic colorways and unique features.
- Canvas-based Footwear
- Potential for more brands to explore footwear designs utilizing canvas and its durability and versatility.
- Strap Accents
- Possibility for brands to incorporate strap accents and branding into their footwear designs for added visual interest.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Sports Retail
- Opportunity for sports retailers to offer trendy and functional chunky sandals to their customers for the summer season.
- Fashion
- Chance for fashion companies to incorporate chunky sandals with unique design elements like ASICS's Bondal Sandal into their fashion lines.
- Footwear Manufacturing
- Possibility for footwear manufacturers to experiment with different materials and design elements, like the split foundational layers seen in ASICS's Bondal Sandal.
