# Modern Dance-Inspired Footwear The New Sanctuary Shoe Collection is Now Available at Nordstrom By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-01-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctuary-shoe References: [anthropologie](https://www.anthropologie.com/search?q=sanctuary+shoes) & [shop.nordstrom](https://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?origin=keywordsearch&keyword=sanctuary+shoes) Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand, Sanctuary, recently expanded its product portfolio with the launch of the new Sanctuary Shoe collection. The foray is a milestone for the brand that previously only designed apparel. The curated collection features [versatile lines ranges from sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs), slides, wedges, kitten heels, mocs, and bootie -- all embodying a modern yet timeless aesthetic. Each piece was inspired by the slogan "if it makes you dance, then buy them," and each style was named after a specific type of dance step including the Sanctuary [Cruise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle-swimwear) Platform Sandal, the Sanctuary Shag Mule, and the Sanctuary Strut Heels -- to name a few. The Sanctuary shoe line is now available at Anthropologie and [Nordstrom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-tory-burch-capsule) retailers. Image Credit: Sanctuary ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Dance-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to tap into the trend of incorporating dance-inspired design elements into their products. - **Versatile Shoe Collections:** Opportunity for apparel brands to expand their product portfolio by introducing versatile lines of footwear to complement their clothing offerings. - **Curated Shoe Collections:** Opportunity for retailers to curate specialized collections of footwear that cater to specific themes, such as dance-inspired styles. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for footwear brands to create unique designs that merge fashion and dance-inspired elements. - **Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for apparel brands to diversify their offerings by expanding into the footwear market with versatile shoe collections. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for retailers to differentiate themselves by curating specialized shoe collections that cater to specific themes or inspirations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vacation-Ready Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-tory-burch-capsule.md) - [Dynamic Neutral-Toned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanuk-1.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Sport-Infused Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/june-ambrose-x-naturalizer.md) - [Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-x-dr-scholls.md) - [Low-Profile Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-sneaker.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md)