# 70s-Inspired Footwear The Solestruck Weekender SS11 Collection is Chunky and Retro By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solestruck-weekender-ss11 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/shoes/b--Solestruck-Weekenders-individual-appeal-5829.html) & [fashion-style.becomegorgeous](http://www.fashion-style.becomegorgeous.com/shoes/solestruck_weekender_shoes_spring_2011_lookbook-3667.html) Looks like your feet are about to take you back to the 70s by the look of the Solestruck Weekender SS11 lookbook. Strap on a pair of these [chunky, retro shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-runner) and you'll feel freer and happier before you know it. Of course, the Solestruck Weekender SS11 collection does still have their modern touches. From [wedges to buckles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-rossi) and even some [laced-up wellies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche), there's a bit of something for every girl out there. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **70s-inspired Footwear:** Incorporating vintage styles with modern touches to create unique footwear designs. - **Chunky Retro Shoes:** Offering a nostalgic addition to fashion trends, with a focus on thick soles and statement features. - **Mixing Old and New Styles:** Combining past and present fashion trends to create novel designs with a touch of nostalgia. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Incorporating vintage styles into modern fashion trends to create unique, nostalgic designs. - **Footwear:** Integrating retro styles into contemporary footwear designs. - **Retail:** Creating novel footwear designs for consumer audiences interested in nostalgic fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-x-dr-scholls.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Dynamic Chunky Branded Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adilette-22-xlg.md) - [Bohemian Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Chunky Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-925.md) - [Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md)