# Bandals Boot-Sandal Hybrids Hit the Runway for Spring/Summer 2009 By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-05-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boot-sandals-bandal-spring-summer-2009 References: [nylonmag](http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=2980) Take your wardrobe from spring to fall with the Bandal. A combination of a [sandal and a boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-boot), the Bandal has been shaking things up on the runways. Most Bandals are an [open-toed shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals) mixed in with an ankle boot. While some of the styles can be a little over the top, these shoes can take you from spring right through to the end of fall without skipping a beat. **Implications** - The nice thing about Bandals is that they have a very simple and clean design; this makes them ideal for both [casual outings or formal events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals). Strut your stuff down the sidewalk in style during any season with a pair of pretty Bandals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Boot-sandal Hybrids:** The trend of creating boot-sandal hybrids opens up opportunities to offer versatile footwear for all seasons. - **Simple and Clean Designs:** The trend for simple and clean designs in footwear creates opportunities for stylish and versatile shoes that can be worn for both casual and formal events. - **Seasonal Transition Footwear:** The trend of offering footwear that can transition from one season to another creates opportunities for versatile and practical designs that will appeal to consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can incorporate the trend of designing boot-sandal hybrids and simple and clean designs to offer versatile footwear for all seasons. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can leverage the trend of creating seasonal transition footwear to offer practical and versatile designs to consumers. - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can innovate by creating versatile and stylish designs that can transition from one season to another, appealing to consumers who value fashion and practicality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Split-Toe Barefoot Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal.md) - [Woven Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-sandals.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [3-in-1 Platform Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise.md) - [Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-gazelle.md) - [Neutral Urban Summer Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinjuku-sandal.md) - [Ergonomic Scan-to-Print Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal.md) - [Adventurous Outdoor Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-sandal-collection.md) - [Roped Collaborative Hybrid Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retropy-sandals.md)