# Dual-Purpose Shoes SANKUANZ Fall/Winter 2018 Collection Includes a Shoe Within a Sandal By Amy Duong | Published 2018-01-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sankuanz-fallwinter-2018 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/1/sankuanz-footwear-2018-fall-winter) & [sankuanz](http://www.sankuanz.com/) The new SANKUANZ Fall/Winter 2018 collection includes a unique footwear item inspired by the military. The Chinese brand re-imagined the military footwear piece with contemporary details. The large sandals is designed to fit a military-style trainer within its space, serving a bulky, heavy duty look altogether. The SANKUANZ Fall/Winter 2018 collection includes outerwear with high functionality and these shoes deliver the same. Available in black and olive, the sandals have three velcro straps to hold the trainers in place. The military-style trainers designed to fit within the sandals come in the same two colors. They are crafted from mesh and suede materials for a more day-to-day appropriate look. The logo is highlighted along the gray nubuck and the rubber part of the shoe. The unique shoe can be worn both in the sandal for a heightened boost or without the sandal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Dual-purpose Footwear:** The SANKUANZ Fall/Winter 2018 collection introduces a shoe within a sandal, creating a dual-purpose footwear trend. - **Military-inspired Design:** The collection incorporates military-style trainers within the sandals, showcasing a trend of military-inspired design in footwear. - **Functional Fashion:** The SANKUANZ Fall/Winter 2018 collection emphasizes high functionality in outerwear and footwear, reflecting a trend of practical fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of incorporating dual-purpose footwear designs that offer versatility and functionality. - **Military Equipment:** The military equipment industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of collaborating with fashion brands to create military-inspired footwear with practical design features. - **Sports and Athleticwear:** The sports and athleticwear industry can leverage the trend of military-inspired design in footwear to create hybrid shoe styles that merge fashion with performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Relaxed Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-fw24-footwear-collection.md) - [Shrouded Hi-Vis Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mafate-three2-2.md) - [Hiking-Style Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mte-crosspath.md) - [Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-4.md) - [Reversible High-Top Unique Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bwd-high.md) - [Modular Winter-Ready Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-snowclog-advanced.md) - [Roped Collaborative Hybrid Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retropy-sandals.md) - [Hiking Boot-Tranformed Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluemarble-and-diemme.md) - [Chunky Versatile Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-intruder.md)