# Chunky Technical Stitched Sandals Y's and Dr. Martens Ready for Spring with the Zeb Y's Sandals By Amy Duong | Published 2022-04-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeb-y References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/dr-martens-foster-zeb-ys-yohji-yamamoto-release-info) & [theshopyohjiyamamoto](https://theshopyohjiyamamoto.com/) Y's by Yohji Yamamoto works in collaboration with Dr. Martens once again as it unveils a special pair of the [Forester](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidents-choice-whisky) ZEB Y's [Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-grid-pack) set to join the Spring/Summer 2022 season. The shoe has an open-toe design and sits on top of a chunky base foundation. At the base, there is the elevated Sharksole unit by Y's added along to hold the [Dr. Martens'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anistone-lo-suede-biker) Forster webbing sandals at the top. There is also the application of urethan rubbed that is included at the footbed and the outsole foundation. This allows the shoe to reduce the overall weight in order to maximize comfort. Branding details can be found embossed on the straps and detailing on the buckles. Image Credit: Y's, Dr. Martens ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 11% - 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chunky Sandals:** Chunky sandals continue to trend in the fashion industry, providing opportunities for brands to experiment with technical and innovative designs. - **Collaborative Fashion:** Collaborations between luxury and mainstream fashion brands continue to produce unique and innovative designs for the market. - **Comfortable Footwear:** Comfortable and lightweight footwear is becoming increasingly popular, driving opportunities for brands to develop new materials and technologies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the popularity of chunky sandals and collaborative partnerships to create fresh and innovative designs for consumers. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has the potential to develop new materials and technologies to create comfortable and lightweight sandals that align with current consumer preferences. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury fashion brands can collaborate with mainstream brands to offer innovative and unique designs that appeal to a wider range of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chunky Collaborative Fashionable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-y3.md) - [Laid Back Mule Returns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebzag-anywair-mule.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Roped Collaborative Hybrid Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retropy-sandals.md) - [Lace-Free Boot Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebzag-collection.md) - [Dynamic Chunky Branded Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adilette-22-xlg.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Patterned Joint Stealthy Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-pattern.md) - [Chunky Hybrid Boot Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-kyasu-overboot.md)