# Chic Social Good Sandals The Kout Handmade Luxury Sandals Give Back to Those in Need By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-luxury-sandals References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/luxury-affordable-sandals/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/handmade-luxury-sandals-without-the-price-tag?secret_perk_token=fbd27e12&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The Kout handmade luxury sandals are designed to offer consumers with a high-quality footwear style that is made by master artisans and that supports social good initiatives. The sandals are crated with [genuine leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softstar-camino-lite-sandals) along with double cushioning in the insoles to ensure they are as practical as they are stylish. A rubber outsole further enhances comfort, while also enhancing grip for a sturdy experience on a wide variety of terrains. The Kout handmade luxury sandals come in six style options for consumers to choose from that come either plain or with [embroidery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidered-slippers1). The one-for-one model that the company employs means the brand will provide a pair of sandals to a child in need in Africa to help combat against the vast number of people in developing nations without access to footwear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Good Footwear:** Opportunity for companies to create high quality footwear styles that give back to communities in need through one-for-one models. - **Handmade Fashion:** Handmade fashion is a growing trend, with consumers placing a larger emphasis on quality products made by skilled artisans. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion is on the rise and is creating opportunities for innovative and eco-friendly products that address environmental concerns. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has a multitude of opportunities for companies to design and create products that incorporate social good, handmade craftsmanship, and sustainability. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry presents opportunities to create stylish and practical products that incorporate comfort, sustainability, and social good initiatives. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** Social entrepreneurship is a growing industry that emphasizes business practices that benefit society as a whole, offering opportunities to create innovative products that give back to those in need. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Travel Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Cruelty-Free Slip-On Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu-sandals.md) - [Woven Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-sandals.md) - [Refined Comfort-Focused Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-footwear1.md) - [Functional Mermaid-Inspired Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z1-design.md) - [Stylish Lightweight Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-sandal.md) - [Timeless Travel-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-collection.md) - [Collaborative Lightweight Bright Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santi-clog.md)