The summer of 2013 may see the advent of a fashion fad involving upcycled denim sandals unimaginatively (and perhaps a tad bit confusedly) dubbed Jeans Sandal Boots. Completely made by hand out of vintage jeans, the reason they take on the labels of both 'sandal' and 'boot' is because of its opened toe, high-ankled design. With that explanation, the name of the Jeans Sandal Boots is a little easier to swallow.
Designed by Danielle, who is based in Haifa, Israel, and the Etsy shop owner of DaniKshoes, the Jeans Sandal Boots retain the signature features of a pair of jeans including the zipper, button, pocket and leather label. Although some of the sandals are all-denim, others have added details including animal print fabrics for more pizazz.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Upcycled Denim Fashion
- Designer fashion using upcycled denim offers eco-friendly options for sustainable fashion.
- Handmade Footwear
- Custom, handmade footwear is a rising trend in fashionable and unique footwear.
- Hybrid Footwear
- Hybrid footwear designs, such as sandal-boots, are creating new and exciting fashion statements.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion and Apparel
- The fashion and apparel industry can benefit from the use of upcycled denim to create sustainable fashion options.
- Handmade Goods
- The handmade goods industry has the opportunity to promote individuality and craftsmanship through handmade footwear.
- Footwear
- The footwear industry is able to drive innovation through experimenting with hybrid footwear designs.
