# Summer-Ready Flip-Flop Sandals Nike Launches a New Slew of Calm Flip Flops for the Season By Amy Duong | Published 2023-07-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-flip-flops References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/nike-calm-flip-flops/) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-calm-flip-flops) launches a new range of Calm flip flops for the warmer seasons upon us and is the latest to join the Calm series by the sportswear giant. The flip-flops are essentially the same design as the [slide iteration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-slide-2) but at a new angle. It is meant to retain the brand's [foam construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-elevation-slide) complete with the signature molded footbed and platform rubber sole unit foundation. The toe thong section is detailed with branding accents in the form of the Swoosh as a difference to the previous single thick strap. It is set to launch in three colorway options with a muted selection of black, cream for a minimal feel, or pink for a bright look. It is set to launch at Nike on July 13th. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Calm Flip-flop Sandals:** Opportunity for disruptively comfortable and stylish flip-flops with foam construction and branding accents. - **Muted Colorway Options:** Opportunity for trendy and minimalistic flip-flops in black, cream, and pink colorways. - **Platform Rubber Sole Unit:** Opportunity for flip-flops with a platform rubber sole unit foundation for added height and style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sportswear:** Opportunity for sportswear brands to expand their offerings with comfortable and fashionable flip-flop sandals. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear companies to innovate with foam construction and branded detailing in flip-flop designs. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to cater to the demand for trendy and muted colorway flip-flop options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Women's Sportswear Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-calm-flip-flops.md) - [Cool Blue-Tonal Summer Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-force.md) - [Camo-Patterned Summer Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtree-edition.md) - [Fuzzy Plush Clog Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-calm-mule.md) - [Stealthy Red-Tonal Sporty Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-slide-2.md) - [Camouflage-Inspired Patterned Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-mule-2.md) - [Pink Fuzzy Slip-On Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-mule-1.md) - [Cozy Fur Platform Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-elevation-slide.md) - [Camouflage Pattern Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-blue-realtree.md)