Nike introduces its newest open-toe sandal silhouette to join its roster in the form of the Calm Slide. It boasts a minimal and clean design that is made from one-piece EVA materials. The shoes are detailed with a molded Swoosh logo branding along the strap and groove that rest on top of the bottom and the footbed section.
Overall, it has a bulky silhouette with a rounded design language and there have been five colorways that are unveiled so far. The Calm Slides are set to drop officially in the upcoming months with a price tag of $50 USD. Additional details include the rounded toe and the tonal options that have been unveiled so far include Sail, Black, Sesame, Geode Teal, and Jade Ice.
Bulky Rounded Sporty Slides
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Trend Themes
1. Bulky Sporty Slides - Sporting goods companies should explore the use of one-piece EVA materials and minimal design in their slide silhouettes to match Nike's new offering.
2. Rounded Slide Design - Other shoe companies should experiment with rounded toe shapes on slides to mimic the unique design of Nike's new Calm Slide.
3. Minimalist Slide Design - The clean, minimal design of Nike's Calm Slide could inspire other shoe companies to create similarly simple and unadorned slide styles.
Industry Implications
1. Sporting Goods - Companies in the sporting goods industry should explore new slide designs to keep up with the trend towards bulkier, minimalist sandals.
2. Fashion - Fashion companies could take advantage of the popularity of sporty sandals with a rounded slide designs and simple branding.
3. E-commerce - As the popularity of open-toe sandals grows, e-commerce companies should focus on offering a diverse range of color options for slide styles.