# Dynamic Durable Sandals Deckers X Lab Recently Unveiled the Versatile KO-Z Ventura Sandal By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-05-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-koz-ventura-sandal References: [deckers-x-lab.echoscomm](https://deckers-x-lab.echoscomm.com/deckers-x-lab-drops-a-triple-threat-sandal-for-your-everyday-flow) & [deckersxlab](https://deckersxlab.com/pages/ko-z-ventura) [Deckers X Lab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deckers-x-lab-xscape-baja) drops the KO-Z Ventura sandal -- a triple threat footwear innovation for comfort and sport. Rarely do these two disciplines ever intertwine in a sandal design, which is why Deckers X Lab designed this long-overdue shoe. This [summer sandal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs) boasts the coziness of a slipper with running shoe performance abilities and outdoor durability. The sandal is not only comfortable, but it also features a grippy Vibram sole for off-road trekking. Its [large platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals) ensures a surefooted step against the Xponet+ soft midsole. The lambskin upper is looped with 5mm of wool under and above the foot arch to maintain a comfortable temperature. Made with ultralight and wide rubber outsole and Meta-Rocker geometry, the KO-Z Ventura's versatility is unmatched. Image Credit: Deckers X Lab ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - 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 - **Versatile Sandals:** The combination of comfort, sport and durability in sandals is a potential disruptive innovation that could shake up the outdoor and athletic shoe industries. - **Slipper-style Footwear:** Designing footwear with the coziness of a slipper provides a unique opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion and comfort footwear industries. - **Grippy Sole Technology:** Incorporating innovating, grippy sole technology in sandals presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in outdoor and athletic footwear industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Footwear:** The KO-Z Ventura's unique combination of comfort and sport presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the athletic footwear industry. - **Outdoor Footwear:** The KO-Z Ventura's durable design and off-road capabilities are a great opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outdoor footwear industry. - **Fashion Footwear:** Incorporating slipper-style comfort in everyday footwear is a major opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion footwear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Hyper-Lightweight Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deckers-x-lab-enduro.md) - [Lifestyle Foam-Based Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-sandal.md) - [Top-Tier Racing Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xscape-nbk-20.md) - [Trail Running Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teva-aventrail.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Eco-Conscious Hybrid Sneaker Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-hopara-2.md) - [Lightweight Marine-Inspired Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperport-h2-sandal.md) - [Adventurous Outdoor Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-sandal-collection.md) - [Stylish Lightweight Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-sandal.md)