# Boot-Inspired Sandals The Sorel Footwear Spring Collection Puts a Spin on Classic Silhouettes By Meghan Young | Published 2016-05-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorel-footwear-spring References: [sorelfootwear](http://www.sorelfootwear.ca/) The Sorel Footwear Spring 2016 collection takes some familiar silhouettes from its boot line in order to rethink its shoes for better weather. Stripping them down into much [lighter and more feminine designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls), the [sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals) show the different direction the brand is continuing to go down. The Sorel Footwear Spring 2016 collection will appeal to younger consumers thanks to the stylish colors and edgy details. Many of the designs incorporate [sneaker-like soles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection) as well, which speaks to the athleisure aesthetic a lot of people are going for this year. Beyond that, the Sorel Footwear Spring 2016 collection is as chic as it is edgy. From all-white palettes to army patterns and animal-skin like textures, the collection marries function and form beautifully. You can't go wrong here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Boot-inspired Sandals:** Sandals inspired by boots for better weather, with athleisure aesthetic and edgy designs. - **Lighter and Feminine Designs:** Making classic silhouettes in lighter, more feminine designs for younger consumers. - **Chic and Edgy Collection:** A collection that marries function and form beautifully in stylish colors and edgy details. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Opportunities for disrupting the footwear industry by taking familiar silhouettes and rethinking them for better weather, athleisure aesthetic and younger consumers. - **Fashion:** Opportunities for disrupting the fashion industry by marrying function and form beautifully while maintaining stylish colors and edgy details. - **Athleisure:** Opportunities for disrupting the athleisure industry by incorporating sneaker-like soles and edgy designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Utility Streetwear Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorel-x-aries.md) - [Adventurous Outdoor Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-sandal-collection.md) - [Bohemian Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork.md) - [Woven Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-sandals.md) - [Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-x-dr-scholls.md) - [Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-4.md) - [Festival-Ready Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo.md)