# Designer Olympic High Heels The 'Opening Ceremony Platform Sandal' is Ready for the Olympians By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-07-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opening-ceremony-platform-sandal References: [farfetch](http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/opening-ceremony-platform-sandal-item-10087162.aspx) & [outblush](http://www.outblush.com/women/fashion/shoes/opening-ceremony-platform-sandals/) The 'Opening Ceremony [Platform Sandal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal)' is Olympic fashion-worthy. Featuring a coral and navy color scheme, the gorgeously patriotic apparel is a great way to celebrate the ongoing Summer 2012 Olympic games and to look incredibly chic at the same time. The shoe appears to be incredibly sturdy and features a reinforced heel that will allow you to stand on your feet for hours at a time without the usual discomfort of heels. On sale down from $500 to $155, these fantastic kicks have the great [color-blocking look of the season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-1) without being over the top or hard to pair with anything. The color scheme allows for a variety of styling choices, while the comfort gives you the ultimate in choosing which events to rock these at. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Platform Sandals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platform sandals with customizable and interchangeable straps for versatile styling choices. - **Color-blocking Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of color-blocking fashion items that are not only stylish but also affordable for the mass market. - **Comfortable Heels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design heels with reinforced heels and advanced cushioning technology to provide all-day comfort without sacrificing style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate augmented reality technology into fashion retail stores to allow customers to virtually try on and customize their desired platform sandals. - **Athletic Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop athletic footwear with color-blocking design elements that cater to both sports and fashion enthusiasts. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement advanced materials and manufacturing techniques to produce comfortable heels that can compete with athletic shoes in terms of comfort and support. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivaia.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-cushioning.md) - [Olympics-Inspired Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-running-shoe.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [3-in-1 Platform Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise.md)