# Sporty Color-Blocked Sandals These New Maison Margiela Sandals Boast a Statement Cork Design By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-06-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-sandals References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/6/maison-margiela-colorblock-open-toe-platform-sandals) & [farfetch](https://www.farfetch.com/uk/shopping/women/maison-margiela-colour-block-open-toe-sandals-item-12988875.aspx?storeid=10876) These [Maison Margiela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection) sandals blend a unique combination of different styles, with the subtle leather straps offering an elegant aesthetic, while the [chunky color-blocked platform heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops) mix together cork and athletic outsoles that provide plenty of support and traction. The leather straps are stitched into the soles with a lighter-hued thread, which is brought out again on the backs of the heels to offer some more uniformity to the design. At the ankle is a [sleek silver buckle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-grid-pack), which allows the Maison Margiela sandals to be tightened or loosened with ease. The unique sandals are currently available from luxury retailers like Farfetch, where they sell for approximately $785 USD for a pair and ship internationally. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Color-blocked Footwear:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by creating more color-blocked footwear that blends different styles and materials. - **Hybrid Sandals:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the footwear industry by creating more hybrid sandals with substantial support and traction. - **Athletic-inspired Outsoles:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the athletic footwear industry by incorporating more unique outsoles inspired by other sectors like fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** There is an opportunity for luxury fashion brands to push the envelope by experimenting with different materials and designs. - **Footwear:** There is an opportunity to innovate in the footwear industry by creating comfortable, stylish sandals that offer substantial support. - **Athletic Footwear:** There is an opportunity to turn the tide in the athletic footwear industry by incorporating more unique designs and materials inspired by fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Super-Flat Luxurious Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Roped Collaborative Hybrid Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retropy-sandals.md) - [Feminine Technical Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtmary-jane.md) - [Textured Buckle Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-grid-pack.md) - [Bohemian Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md)