# Plaid Luxury Summer Sandals Burberry's New Slides are Detailed with the Vintage Checks By Amy Duong | Published 2021-04-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-checks References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/4/burberry-vintage-check-slides-hbx-release) & [hbx](https://hbx.com/men/brands/burberry-1/vintage-check-slides?utm_source=hypebeast.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=mens-2019-8-3013-hypebeast-en-affiliates-owned&utm_content=text-placement-editorial-post) Luxury fashion house [Burberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrace-sneaker) introduces its latest pair of shoes for the warmer seasons of the year and it is detailed with the iconic Vintage checks. The uppers boast the [iconic plaid pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-barbour-classic-clog) throughout the strap and rests on a black tonal footbed foundation. This leads the attention right towards the upper, contrasting with a beige palette that is complete with a matte coat. It is then detailed with a textural touch due to the rubber footbed unit. The [sandals also deliver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs) some branding accents. It can be found at the side of the sole unit, reading a stark "BURBERRY" as a nod to the brand and rounds out the minimal design of the slides. Image Credit: HBX ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Vintage Check Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion houses to incorporate vintage check patterns into summer collections for a stylish and nostalgic touch. - **Minimalist Luxury Sandals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create sleek, simple yet elegant and luxury slides for the summer season. - **Branded Sandals:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate subtle branding into sandals, as an additional way of promoting brand awareness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to expand their summer line with vintage check patterns into sandals. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for footwear designers to create minimalist and high-quality luxury sandals. - **Branding and Marketing:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate branding into the design of their products beyond packaging and labelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Leather-Lined Plaid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrace-sneaker.md) - [Luxurious Spring-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-sneaker.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Glossy Oversized Buckle Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-arizona-big-buckle.md) - [Textured Buckle Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-grid-pack.md) - [Subtly Luxurious Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-box-sneakers.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Fashion-Centric Quilted Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quilted-slipper.md) - [African Craft Heritage Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-wales-bonner-adilette-slides.md)