# Flag-Themed Summer Slides The adidas Adilette Sandals are a Classic Design and Boast a New Update By Amy Duong | Published 2020-06-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-adilette References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/6/adidas-adilette-flag-themed-colorway-ss20-info) The [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-wales-bonner-adilette-slides) [Adilette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-and-adidas-1) sandals are a classic design to the sportswear brand since it was introduced back in 1972. This Spring/Summer 2020 season, the shoes receive a special updated design with a flag theme to honor all the different nations. The sandals are offered in seven different colorway options that honor the different European nations. This includes Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands, Great Britain, Germany, as well as the United States as an additional option. The [slides are comfortable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-recovery-slide) as it retains the usual construction with a soft rubber material as the outsoles. The uppers are made to be quick to dry to function well in different circumstances -- the set is to launch on June 10th. Image Credit: adidas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flag-themed Summer Slides:** Opportunity for brands to create flag-themed summer footwear designs to honor different nations. - **Updated Design:** Opportunity for brands to update classic designs with new themes and patterns. - **Quick-drying Uppers:** Opportunity to develop quick-drying materials for footwear to enhance performance in different circumstances. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sportswear:** Sportswear industry can capitalize on the trend by incorporating flag-themed designs into their summer footwear collections. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore the opportunity to revamp classic designs with new themes and patterns to attract customers. - **Footwear:** Footwear industry has the potential to develop and market quick-drying materials for their products to enhance versatility and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [African Craft Heritage Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-wales-bonner-adilette-slides.md) - [Dynamic Chunky Branded Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adilette-22-xlg.md) - [Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-gazelle.md) - [Iconic Shoe Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl-72-og-shoes.md) - [Slender Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl-72-shoes.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-1.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Summer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wales-bonner-and-adidas-1.md) - [Advanced Athlete Recovery Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-slides.md) - [Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1.md)