# Lush Sleek Mule Sandals John Elliott's Grace Slides are Made with a Heel-Free Look By Amy Duong | Published 2021-03-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-slide References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/john-elliott-grace-slide-sandal-release-date-info) & [johnelliott](https://www.johnelliott.com/collections/shoes) [John Elliott](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-deer) introduces the new [heel-free sandal design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal) named the Grace Slide. It is offered in two different iterations, both of which are minimal in aesthetic. The first one is a Black Leather option and the second is a Desert Suede iteration. The silhouette is carefully crafted in Italy and both models are actually made using [soft calfskin suede materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-hearts-and-birkenstock) and full-grain nubuck at the upper. The layered construction provides comfort and durability over time, sitting on top of a bespoke sole unit foundation. The footbed is made from leather and features branding accents along with an EVA foam midsole and an Italian Margom rubber outsole unit. The slides have a swirl paneling at the toe box to round out the design. Image Credit: John Elliott ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 9% | 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 - **Heel-free Sandal Designs:** A trend in minimalistic sandals that prioritize comfort and durability over showy design. - **Soft Suede Materials:** A trend in the use of soft, high-quality suede materials in sandal designs. - **Layered Construction:** A trend in sandal construction that emphasizes comfort and durability through layered materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can innovate in response to the demand for minimalistic, durable sandal designs made of high-quality materials. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore new designs and technology to create comfortable, layered sandal constructions made from soft suede materials. - **Luxury:** The luxury industry can explore innovative new silhouettes and materials for high-end heel-free sandals favored by customers looking for durability and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Comfort-Focused Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-recovery-slide.md) - [African Craft Heritage Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-wales-bonner-adilette-slides.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Minimalist Travel Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal.md) - [Woven Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-sandals.md) - [Hybrid Slip-On Sleek Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mule-loafer.md) - [Modern Recovery Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-001.md) - [Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule.md) - [Sculpted Next-Gen Material Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-x-staple-stratx-slides.md)