# Rugged Hybrid Sandals Dr. Martens and Suicoke Take the Lorsan and Blends With Two Models By Amy Duong | Published 2021-03-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorsan References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/dr-martens-suicoke-lorsan-depa-boak-spring-summer-2021) & [drmartens](https://www.drmartens.com/) [Dr. Martens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-x-dr-martens-2295-decon) works in collaboration with [Suicoke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflective-sandal) on a new pair of sandals taking the Lorsan as the base foundation. The sandal is then updated with Suicoke's [DEPA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-available-1) and BOAK elements. The silhouette is set with the signature Black Smooth Leather material at the base. It is then detailed with debossed branding details and yellow welt stitching for some contrast. It also features the classic heel tab by Dr. Martens for more easy access. The DEPA also features the branded pull-tab whereas the BOAK is complete with Suicoke branding on the clip buckles. The collaboration between the two is set to launch officially on March 13th. Suicoke talks about the collaboration, stating that, “Dr. Martens and Suicoke share a mutual understanding and unique approach to design that consistently challenges creative development." Image Credit: Dr. Martens ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rugged Hybrid Sandals:** A trend towards rugged hybrid sandals that blend different styles and materials to create unique and durable footwear. - **Collaborative Footwear Design:** A trend towards collaboration between footwear brands to create unique and innovative styles that blend different design elements. - **High-end Fashion Meets Streetwear Styles:** A trend towards high-end fashion brands collaborating with streetwear brands to create unique and stylish products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** This trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion brands to collaborate with other industries and incorporate new materials and designs into their products. - **Footwear Industry:** This trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for footwear brands to collaborate with other brands and incorporate new design elements into their products. - **Streetwear Industry:** This trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for streetwear brands to collaborate with high-end fashion brands and create unique and stylish products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Pocketed Reflective Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflective-sandal.md) - [Collaborative Futuristic Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-available-1.md) - [Reworked Rugged Boot Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-x-dr-martens-2295-decon.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-4.md) - [Bold Sand-Colored Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker.md) - [Vintage Collaborative Rugged Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thisisneverthat-7.md) - [Collaborative Street-Informed Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer-1.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md)