# Stashed Pocket Chunky Sandals BAPE Joins Suicoke to Work on the Brand New DAO Sandals By Amy Duong | Published 2021-04-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dao-sandals References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/bapes-latest-suicoke-banger-comes-stash-pocket/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+highsnobiety%2Frss+%28Highsnobiety.com+-+Online+Streetwear+Magazine%29) Streetwear [imprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arizona-sandal-1) BAPES joins [Suicoke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflective-sandal) once again and this time, the iconic duo turn their attention to the DAO [Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-slides) by Suicoke for the summer season. The two Japanese brands take the silhouette and add a small pouch on each strap as another functional touch. It also has a Velcro closure for an added security. The sandals are plastered with co-branded details including the signature ABC Camo print. Additional details include the open toe look and the dramatic forefoot strap. The base foundation is also done in a militaristic green for a matching tonal look to round out the entire piece. It also features a tag that showcases the BAPE's ape logo. The shoes are set to launch officially on May 4th. Image Credit: BAPE, Suicoke ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sandals with Pockets:** The addition of pockets to sandals can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for footwear brands that want to add functionality to their products. - **Co-branded Footwear:** Collaborative efforts between two or more brands could be an opportunity for creating unique footwear designs with added value to consumers. - **Militaristic Footwear:** Incorporating elements of the military style into footwear can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands looking to target consumers interested in streetwear or tactical gear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating functional elements into their products, such as adding pockets to sandals. - **Fashion:** Co-branded footwear designs could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands looking to expand their product offerings and appeal to a wider audience. - **Military/tactical Gear:** Incorporating militaristic design elements into streetwear or footwear can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands looking to target consumers interested in military or tactical gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Puffer Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-subu.md) - [Collaborative Pocketed Reflective Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflective-sandal.md) - [Collaborative Futuristic Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-available-1.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lwst-sneaker.md) - [Fashion-Forward Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8-sta.md) - [Patterned Collaborative Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-clog-2.md) - [Cozy Collaborative Faux-Fur Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belt-sandal.md) - [Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-4.md) - [Camo-Patterned Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-adidas.md)