# Stylishly Comfortable Hybrid Footwear Webz Mixes the Silhouettes of Sandals, Trainers & Flip Flops By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-footwear References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1205942173/webz?ref=1slopg) Webz is a hybrid footwear silhouette that is gaining funding through [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coddi1). The model is focused on providing consumers with optimal comfort and performance for everyday activities during the summer months. The shoe itself borrows aesthetic and functional cues from the construction of [sandals, trainers and flip flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flip-flops). As a result, the hybrid footwear is breathable, grease and water resistant, lightweight, supportive and packable. These features do not only make it ideal for everyday adventures but it also makes Webz adaptable for [travel and vacation destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal). Webz is the product of a four-year-long design process that was focused on providing the most aesthetically pleasing and performance-centric multi-purpose hybrid footwear. The model is made available in a variety of colorways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Footwear Silhouettes:** Opportunities for companies to innovate by creating hybrid footwear with mixed aesthetic and functional cues. - **Optimal Comfort Footwear:** Opportunities for companies to innovate by creating footwear that provides optimal comfort and performance for everyday activities. - **Travel Packable Shoes:** Opportunities for companies to innovate by creating footwear that is lightweight, supportive and packable for travel and vacation destinations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Industry:** Footwear companies can innovate by developing new types of hybrid footwear that cater to the needs of consumers. - **Travel Accessories Industry:** Travel accessories companies can add to their line of products by creating packable shoes suitable for travel destinations. - **Leisurewear Industry:** Leisurewear companies could incorporate hybrid footwear silhouettes into their product line to provide consumers with more options for comfortable footwear during everyday activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Mix-and-Match Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commbi.md) - [Unisex Comfortable Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogeez.md) - [Eco-Conscious Hybrid Sneaker Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-hopara-2.md) - [Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-gazelle.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Custom Adaptive Slipper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapz-modular-slippers.md) - [Hybrid Trail-Ready Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-speed-loafer.md) - [Roped Collaborative Hybrid Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retropy-sandals.md) - [Chunky Trainer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-sneaker.md)