# Summer-Ready Pastel Slides Nike's Kawa Slides are Arriving in 2 New Colorways By Ell Smith | Published 2020-09-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikes-kawa References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/9/nike-kawa-slides-pink-black-white-logo-sandals) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/gb/t/kawa-slide-wbPvlK/832655-601?cp=76060516106_aff_|9ieob0c66Uo|&ranMID=41134&ranEAID=9ieob0c66Uo&ranSiteID=9ieob0c66Uo-fZkok6fL164jDqIV25QFSQ) Summer is coming to a close, but that shouldn't stop consumers from enjoying every last minute of the warmer weather, and [Nike's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-slide-1) Kawa slides are hoping they can do so in style. The practical shoes feature a [classic slide silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-001), making for a shoe that can be easily thrown on. The understated colorway makes for a look that's both subtle and elegant, giving consumers the opportunity to piece together a more casual look. Some iterations of this shoe already exist on the market, but this new release is offering both a black and white and a [pastel pink iteration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og). The shoes are currently retailing online for $26 USD at various stores and online. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Summer-ready Pastel Slides:** A trend of fashion-forward, pastel-colored slides that can be worn for both comfort and style. - **Classic Silhouette Shoes:** A trend of footwear that feature the practical and minimalistic slide silhouette for easy wear. - **Subtle and Elegant Colorway:** A trend of understated colorways, such as pastel pink, that offer a more casual and refined look. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear companies to incorporate subtle and elegant colorways into their classic silhouette slides for both comfort and style. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to capitalize on the trend of summer-ready pastel slides for their next collection or trend report. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retail stores to carry popular styles of classic silhouette shoes, such as slides, in a variety of trendy colorways and patterns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Stealthy Red-Tonal Sporty Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-slide-2.md) - [Camo-Patterned Summer Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtree-edition.md) - [Modern Recovery Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-001.md) - [Stark Tonal Basketball Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offcourt-slides-1.md) - [Women's Sportswear Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-calm-flip-flops.md) - [Summer-Ready Sporty Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-swoosh.md) - [Pink Fuzzy Slip-On Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-mule-1.md)