# Monochromatic Seasonal Chunky Sandals ASICS SportStyle Launches the New Bondal Sandal for Summer By Amy Duong | Published 2021-04-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bondal References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/4/asics-sportstyle-bondal-sandal-black-wood-crepe-midnight-mantle-green-release-info) Japanese label introduces the new Bondal sandal joining the [SportStyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuno-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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt2160-sandal) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelk1011). There is black, Mantle Green, Midnight, Piedmont Gray, and Wood Crepe. Image Credit: mita ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Sneaker-Inspired Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt2160-sandal.md) - [Coquette Hybrid Sneaker Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelquantum-360-viii-2.md) - [Dynamic Chunky Branded Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adilette-22-xlg.md) - [Neutral Urban Summer Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinjuku-sandal.md) - [Elevated Ultra-Chunky Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bondi-b3ls-1.md) - [Lifestyle Foam-Based Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-sandal.md) - [Beefy Cushioned Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bondi-b3ls.md) - [Retro Pastel Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyhand-shoes.md) - [Roped Collaborative Hybrid Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retropy-sandals.md)