# High-End Sneaker Brand Sandals The Nike Taupo Leather Slide is Crafted from Premium Materials By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-slide References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/5/nike-taupo-sandals) & [nike](http://nike.com) The market for luxury goods is growing with mainstream brands foraying into the field at an accelerated rate as seen with the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-jordan-roam) Taupo leather slide sandals. Crafted from premium materials, the Nike Taupo has a plush footbed with a [slim rubber outsole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-recovery-slide) and [patent leather straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buckle-strap). Branding on the Nike Taupo sandal is kept as minimal as possible to enhance the sense of luxury associated with the footwear design. Luxury sandals have become a mainstay on the catwalks for many fashion brands, so the Nike Taupo leather slide comes as a logical design for the brand. It helps to offer a high-end design that's more affordable to make premium purchases in the mainstream market more approachable for the average consumer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Luxury Sandals:** Opportunity for other fashion brands to expand into the luxury sandals market. - **Mainstream Luxury:** Opportunity for more mainstream brands to enter the luxury goods market. - **Minimal Branding:** Opportunity for brands to create a sense of luxury through minimal branding. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create and market luxury sandals. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to expand into the luxury sandals market. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for more mainstream brands to enter the luxury goods industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Sneaker-Inspired Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-jordan-roam.md) - [Camo-Patterned Summer Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtree-edition.md) - [Cozy Fur Platform Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-elevation-slide.md) - [Modern Recovery Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-001.md) - [Cool Blue-Tonal Summer Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-force.md) - [Black Stealthy Tonal Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offcourt-slides.md) - [Women's Sportswear Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-calm-flip-flops.md) - [Chic Comfort-Focused Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-recovery-slide.md) - [Advanced Athlete Recovery Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-slides.md)