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# Camo-Graphic Chunky Sandals
BAPE and Suicoke Join Forces on the DAO Sandal and MOTO-2

By Amy Duong | Published 2019-05-21 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dao-sandal
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/5/bape-suicoke-camo-dao-sandal-collab-moto-2-kids-release-western) & [suicoke](https://suicoke.ca/)

Streetwear imprint [BAPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-subu) works in collaboration with [Suicoke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-available-1) on the notable DAO sandal and the MOTO-2 silhouette set to launch exclusively online at Suicoke, and in Canada and America. The slide sandals are chunky and prepare for the warmer seasons.

The DAO sandal arrives in two options, both of which rest on an EVA footbed and rippled soles accompanied by an adjustable lacing system that allows wearers to righten the forefoot strap simply. All of the sandals boast [BAPE's signature FIRST CAMO print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-ovo-1) over the straps. The two tonal options of the Dao sandals include all-black or red, white, and blue. The MOTO-2 is exclusively available in children's sizing and feature the same camo print over the velcro straps, finished in earthy tones contrasted by a white outsole.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 31% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Chunky Sandals:** Design and manufacture chunky sandals featuring unique prints and colors for the fashion and footwear industry.
- **Collaborative Streetwear:** Develop collaborative footwear collections with streetwear brands that merge innovative designs with signature brand prints.
- **Adjustable Lacing Systems:** Design and manufacture sandals with adjustable lacing systems that enhance comfort while allowing wearers to alter the fit according to their liking.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Collaborative design between fashion brands and footwear companies create new opportunities to offer unique and on-trend products for consumers.
- **Footwear:** Manufacturing chunky sandals and streetwear-inspired footwear that include adjustable lacing systems provide consumers with a new level of comfort and design, increasing demand for such products.
- **E-commerce:** Offering exclusive online launches of collaborative footwear collections creates a seamless and accessible way for consumers to purchase fashion-forward and innovative products from anywhere in the world.

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