# Dress Shoe Sandals The Classy Soulland 2011 Spring/Summer Collection By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-06-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulland-2011-spring-summer References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/06/soulland-2011-springsummer-footwear-collection-preview/) & [soulland.eu](http://www.soulland.eu/) The Soulland 2011 Spring/Summer collection has dropped and so will many jaws. This time around the Soulland 2011 Spring/Summer collection sees both [traditional and progressive footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-x-sanders). With derby-style loafers to [dress-shoe sandal mash-ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise), this will be one collection to look out for. Check it out in the gallery! **Implications** - What will ultimately give this collection its lasting impact is that it blends two previously disparate styles together in a new and surprisingly useful way. By combining dress shoes and sandals, for example, the featured Soulland 2011 collection highlights the increasing importance of [fashion accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-it-spring-raffia-and-cork) that can be used for a myriad of purposes and on a variety of different occasions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Combining Styles:** The trend of combining previously disparate styles together, such as dress shoes and sandals, creates unique and versatile fashion accessories. - **Multi-purpose Fashion:** The increasing importance of fashion accessories that can be used for a myriad of purposes and on a variety of different occasions is a trend to watch. - **Progressive Footwear:** The inclusion of progressive footwear in the Soulland 2011 Spring/Summer collection indicates the trend towards innovative and boundary-pushing designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the disruption caused by combining different styles to create new and unique fashion accessories. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can embrace the trend of progressive designs to cater to consumers seeking innovative and boundary-pushing footwear options. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of multi-purpose fashion by creating versatile accessories that can be used in various settings and occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Woven Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-sandals.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Suede Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockett-jones2.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Versatile Handmade Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals.md) - [Roped Collaborative Hybrid Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retropy-sandals.md) - [Reimagined Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals.md)