The ALD x New Balance Rainier Hiking Boots have been created in collaboration between the brands as a hybrid footwear style create with comfort, style and performance in mind.
The shoes are constructed with a leather boot silhouette, which maintains a sneaker-like form that's perfect for everyday wear. The boot has a warm brown leather construction with blue leather accents and harnesses the essence of old-fashioned hiking footwear. A Vibram outsole provides comfort and traction on any terrain, while the technical lacing system promises a snug fit.
The ALD x New Balance Rainier Hiking Boots toe the line between adventurous footwear and sneakers to give them the perfect form for active or casual wearers to admire. The footwear style is priced at $110.
Sneaker-Like Hiking Footwear
The ALD x New Balance Rainier Hiking Boots are Ultra-Casual
Trend Themes
1. Sneaker-like Hiking Footwear - Sneaker-inspired hiking footwear designs leverage the growing demand for versatile and comfortable shoes for everyday wear.
2. Hybrid Footwear Styles - Collaborations between footwear brands such as New Balance and lifestyle brands like ALD offer opportunities to introduce new hybrid footwear styles that cater to different fashion tastes.
3. Technical Lacing Systems - The emergence of technical lacing systems that promise snug yet comfortable fits to users adds distinct features to future footwear designs.
Industry Implications
1. Athletic Footwear - Athletic footwear brands, particularly those with a strong sneaker heritage, can leverage the proliferation of hybrid footwear styles to expand their consumer base.
2. Fashion and Apparel - Lifestyle brands with fashion-forward design sensibilities have an opportunity to expand their offerings into the footwear category through collaborations with sportswear brands.
3. Outdoor Recreation - Brands that specialize in outdoor recreational equipment and apparel can add footwear as a complementary product line to serve the growing demand for versatile and functional footwear.