# Technical Comfortable Collaborative Sandals KEEN and SOUTH2 WEST8 Deliver the WEIMEA H2 Sandal By Amy Duong | Published 2022-06-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waimea-h2 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/6/south2-west8-waimea-h2-sandal-release-details-information) & [keenfootwear](https://www.keenfootwear.com/en-gb/) [KEEN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperport-h2-sandal) taps the help of Japanese outdoors brand SOUTH2 WEST8 to create the new WAIMEA H2 sandal silhouette that is set to join the Spring/Summer 2022 roster. The design centers on [comfort as the main focus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs) and is marked with branding details throughout. The sandal has strong toe protection with additional details such as the [shock-absorbing base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal) and the stable EVA midsole foundation. At the interior detail, there is a support mechanism that is added for a touch of comfort. This is engineered specifically to ensure that the arch has extra support to mold to the wearer's foot shape. The sandal itself is designed in a black colorway with the signature deer horn emblem true to SOUTH2 WEST8 embroidered in white over the strap. Image Credit: KEEN ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Comfort-centric Outdoor Footwear:** There is an opportunity for companies to innovate by prioritizing comfort in their outdoor footwear designs. - **Collaborative Branding Efforts:** More brands could benefit from partnering with other brands to create unique and recognizable collaborative products. - **Technical Fashion Accessories:** There is room for growth in developing accessories that merge practicality and comfort with fashion-forward design. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Apparel and Footwear:** Companies in the outdoor apparel and footwear industry can benefit from prioritizing comfort in their designs and collaborating with other brands for added recognition and differentiation. - **Fashion Collaboration:** More fashion brands could explore partnerships with other brands to create unique and marketable products. - **Accessories Industry:** Opportunities exist for companies in the accessories industry to create products that merge technical features and practicality with fashion-forward design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Marine-Inspired Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperport-h2-sandal.md) - [Collaborative Summer-Ready Hybrid Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newport-retro.md) - [Collaborative Lightweight Bright Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santi-clog.md) - [Hemp Fabric Crafted Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-x-gramicci.md) - [Unisex Comfortable Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogeez.md) - [Collaborative Everyday Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-x-pilgrim-surf.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Outdoor Formal Hybrid Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uneek-loafer-wk.md) - [Sleek Golf Ready Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-x-metalwood.md)