# Comfortable 90s-Inspired Sandals Dr. Marten's Romi Sandals Were Revitalized for the Summer By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romi-sandals References: [nylon](http://www.nylon.com/articles/most-wanted-dr-martens-sandals) & [drmartens](http://www.drmartens.com/us/p/womens-sandals-pebble-lamper-romi) Recently, Dr. Marten's released three colorways of its Romi Sandals, which have a highly functional design that makes them both versatile and comfortable to wear all day. With [chunky soles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals) that support the wearer, the Romi Sandals have a [90s-inspired look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ymc-x-merrell-moab-slide-2) that makes them perfect for consumers that have an appreciation for retro aesthetics. In addition to giving the sandals a unique look, the chunky build and use of high quality materials like soft premium leather and rubber gives them a lot of durability so that they're guaranteed to last the wearer for years. Currently, consumers can buy the Romi Sandals in red, black, and soft pink versions for just under $100 USD online and at the footwear brand's in-store locations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Versatile Chunky-soled Sandals:** The popularity of Dr. Marten's Romi Sandals highlights a trend towards versatile and comfortable footwear with a chunky sole design. - **Resurgence of 90s-inspired Aesthetics:** The revitalization of Dr. Marten's Romi Sandals indicates a trend towards the resurgence of 90s-inspired fashion, offering opportunities for brands to leverage nostalgia. - **Durable Premium Leather Sandals:** The use of high-quality materials like soft premium leather in the Romi Sandals signifies a trend towards durable and long-lasting footwear options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The release of Dr. Marten's Romi Sandals presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for footwear companies to create versatile and durable sandals with a 90s-inspired aesthetic. - **Fashion:** The resurgence of 90s-inspired aesthetics, as seen in Dr. Marten's Romi Sandals, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate nostalgic elements into their designs. - **E-commerce:** The availability of Dr. Marten's Romi Sandals for purchase online showcases an opportunity for e-commerce platforms to cater to consumers looking for comfortable and stylish footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laid Back Mule Returns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebzag-anywair-mule.md) - [Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-x-dr-scholls.md) - [Bold Sand-Colored Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker.md) - [Versatile Handmade Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Timeless Travel-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-collection.md) - [90’s Inspired Archival Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzz-collection.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md)