Cushioned Open-Toed Sandals

Crocs Just Debuted a New Classic Sandal Design

Crocs may be known for its iconic clog silhouettes, but now the brand is helping consumers step into summer with its new Classic Sandal design.

Crafted around the brand’s signature Classic Clog style, the new sandal features an open-toe design with two wide, chunky straps running across. Like other Crocs shoes, the sandals are made with a Croslite™ foam cushion in the sole. This not only helps to make the sandals comfortable for extended wear, but also provided extra support for the foot. And for those who like to customize their Crocs, the sandals also feature hoes that can be filled with Jibbitz™.

Best of all, the Classic Sandal will be available in six eye-catching sorbet-hued shades, as well as three versions of a dip-dye effect.

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Cushioned Open-toed Sandals
New designs of cushioned open-toed sandals like Crocs can disrupt the traditional sandal industry.
Customizable Sandals
Customizable sandals with Jibbitz™ enable personalization options that can rival other fashion accessories.
Athleisure Continues to Dominate
More hybrid sandals like the Classic Sandal that merge athletic or comfort features with fashion continue to emerge in the athleisure market.

Where This Applies

Footwear
Footwear companies need to consider incorporating comfort and customization features in their product designs to compete with cushioned open-toed sandals.
Fashion Accessories
Fashion accessory industries need to consider personalization options like customizable sandals to keep up with emerging fashion trends and consumer preferences.
Athleisure
More companies should focus on merging athletic or comfort features with fashion to produce hybrid sandals like the Classic Sandal and attract athleisure consumers.
SCORE
5.5 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 85%
Activity 66%
Freshness 13%

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