# Crocodile Textural Luxe Slides Balenciaga Drops a Pair of Black Crock Slides for the SS20 Season By Amy Duong | Published 2020-04-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croc-slide References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/4/balenciaga-black-croc-slides-release) & [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/balenciaga/black-croc-slides/5120561) Luxury fashion house [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-molded-mule) drops a new pair of sandals in time for the Spring/Summer 2020 season with the unveiling of the black Croc Slides. The sleek silhouette is a [slip-on design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-loafer) and it is complete in a [tonal glossy finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offcourt-slides) that is embossed with crocodile textures. In terms of the construction, it utilizes premium Italian calfskin leather and boasts intricate detailing with top stitching in a tonal finish and smooth piping accents. The shape is slightly broad to be versatile and features "BALENCIAGA" at the top for a branding accent in a debossed method over the forefoot strap. This goes over a large velcro enclosure to give wearers adjustments. Rounding out the model is a cushioned outsole for comfort. Image Credit: SSENSE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Textural Luxe Slides:** Opportunity for luxury footwear brands to experiment with innovative and tactile materials for slides. - **Glossy Finish:** Potential for beauty and cosmetics industry to develop glossy finish products inspired by fashion trends. - **Debossed Branding:** Opportunity for accessory brands to incorporate debossed branding techniques for a subtle and sophisticated look. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury fashion brands to create unique and luxurious slides with crocodile texture. - **Footwear:** Potential for the footwear industry to embrace slip-on slides with cushioned outsoles for comfort and convenience. - **Accessories:** Opportunity for accessory brands to design adjustable slides with large velcro enclosures for added functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Stealthy Fashion Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-molded-mule.md) - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker-1.md) - [Luxury Collaborative Fuzzy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fur-crocs.md) - [Croc Leather Sneaker-Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-croc.md) - [Loafer-Sneaker Hybrid Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-croc.md) - [Textured Velvet-Covered Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-classic-clog-velvet-pack.md) - [Fully Faux Fur-Lined Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-fur.md) - [Snake-Inspired Textural Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokio-cazador.md)