# Travel-Ready Tropical Footwear Pixie Market's Paradise Espadrille Flatform is a Fresh Summer Shoe By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espadrille-flatform References: [pixiemarket](http://www.pixiemarket.com/paradise-espadrille-flatform-shoes.html) & [pixiemarket](http://www.pixiemarket.com) These Paradise Espadrille Flatform shoes from fashion retailer Pixie Market celebrate summer with a colorful and tropical design. The affordable statement accessories fuse aesthetics with comfort and feature a look that is both fashion-forward and comfortable. The [2" platforms add height](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise) without the dreaded element of discomfort and are a great alternative for your [everyday sneaker style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-sneaker). The [canvas espadrille flatforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-x-adidas-1) feature a lace-up look that is clad in a Hawaiian botanical print. The print features flowers and palm trees that make one long for a relaxing beach day spent out of the office. The shoes also feature a cushioned insole that is fully lined and a cork-made heel that adds to their beachy look. Sport the shoes with a summer dress or wear them as an accent to jean and a t-shirt pairings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Statement Accessories:** The Paradise Espadrille Flatform shoes from Pixie Market showcase the trend of colorful statement accessories, providing an opportunity for brands to create eye-catching, fashion-forward footwear. - **Comfortable Fashion-forward Platforms:** The 2" platforms of the Paradise Espadrille Flatform shoes demonstrate the trend of comfortable fashion-forward footwear, presenting an opportunity for brands to design shoes that offer both style and comfort. - **Printed Hawaiian Botanical Designs:** The Hawaiian botanical print of the Paradise Espadrille Flatform shoes reflects the trend of printed designs inspired by nature, offering an opportunity for brands to incorporate tropical elements into their footwear collections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** The Paradise Espadrille Flatform shoes highlight the potential for fashion retailers to capitalize on the trend of colorful statement accessories by offering unique and eye-catching footwear options. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** The design and features of the Paradise Espadrille Flatform shoes present an opportunity for footwear manufacturers to create comfortable, fashion-forward platforms that appeal to consumers seeking both style and comfort. - **Beachwear and Resort Fashion:** The beachy look of the Paradise Espadrille Flatform shoes, with their Hawaiian botanical print and cork-made heels, suggest an opportunity for beachwear and resort fashion brands to incorporate tropical elements into their shoe collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Timeless Travel-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-collection.md) - [Bohemian Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork.md) - [Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-x-dr-scholls.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Floral Flip Flop Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveshackfancy-x-havaianas.md) - [Versatile Handmade Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals.md)