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# Ultra-Quirky Flip-Flop Designs
Elddos is a Line of Beach Sandals That Boast Unconventional Shapes

By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-29 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipflop-design
References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1665007794/elddos-quirky-flip-flops-for-the-adventurous-souls?ref=482041&token=0c01551e)

Elddos truly revolutionized the conventional flip-flop design by creating a quirky and fun alternative that is not only summer-ready but also able to bring a smile to one's face. The Toronto-based collective that began the [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coddi1) campaign for the eccentric [beach sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-x-ebony-beach-club) works closely with family businesses in the Philippines that specialize in this field of manufacturing. The puzzle-like construction of the flip-flop designs is created to be durable, flexible and lightweight. The material used in the flip-flop designs is ethylene vinyl acetate.

The adorable beach footwear is perfect for kids and grown-ups who embrace carefree and silly styles. The flip-flop designs range from sharks and Nemo-inspired fish to smiling sea stars and penguins. Available in a range of sizes, the Elddos flip-flop designs are perfect for the beach or the pool.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.5/10
- Popularity: 94% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Quirky Footwear:** Fashion industry should explore and experiment with unique, unconventional, and fun designs for shoes and sandals
- **Ethical Fashion:** Manufacturers can form partnerships with small, family-owned businesses in developing countries to produce sustainable and fair products
- **Sustainable Materials:** Companies can improve the environmental impact of their products by using alternative materials such as ethylene vinyl acetate

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** Fashion designers and manufacturers can incorporate unusual designs and patterns into their product lines
- **Manufacturing:** Small, family-owned businesses in developing countries can partner with larger companies to produce eco-friendly products
- **Tourism:** Hotels and resorts can offer custom-designed beach sandals to guests as a unique souvenir or amenity

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