Take your wardrobe from spring to fall with the Bandal. A combination of a sandal and a boot, the Bandal has been shaking things up on the runways.
Most Bandals are an open-toed shoe mixed in with an ankle boot. While some of the styles can be a little over the top, these shoes can take you from spring right through to the end of fall without skipping a beat.
Implications - The nice thing about Bandals is that they have a very simple and clean design; this makes them ideal for both casual outings or formal events. Strut your stuff down the sidewalk in style during any season with a pair of pretty Bandals.
Bandals
Boot-Sandal Hybrids Hit the Runway for Spring/Summer 2009
Trend Themes
1. Boot-sandal Hybrids - The trend of creating boot-sandal hybrids opens up opportunities to offer versatile footwear for all seasons.
2. Simple and Clean Designs - The trend for simple and clean designs in footwear creates opportunities for stylish and versatile shoes that can be worn for both casual and formal events.
3. Seasonal Transition Footwear - The trend of offering footwear that can transition from one season to another creates opportunities for versatile and practical designs that will appeal to consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can incorporate the trend of designing boot-sandal hybrids and simple and clean designs to offer versatile footwear for all seasons.
2. Retail Industry - The retail industry can leverage the trend of creating seasonal transition footwear to offer practical and versatile designs to consumers.
3. Footwear Industry - The footwear industry can innovate by creating versatile and stylish designs that can transition from one season to another, appealing to consumers who value fashion and practicality.