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City-Friendly Hiking Shoes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Columbia Facet 45 OutDry is Ready for Trails and Concrete Streets

— September 16, 2020 — Fashion
The Columbia Facet 45 OutDry hiking shoes are one of the latest styles from the outdoor gear brand that will provide wearers with a way to stay agile on the trails and stylish in the streets. The shoe has the OutDry waterproof material along with a ballistic textile technology that will work to help them easily avoid moisture when inclement weather hits. A series of integrated laces and welded overlays aim to deliver a personalized fit for wearers to enjoy when bracing uneven terrain.

The Columbia Facet 45 OutDry hiking shoes are priced at $150 and have a futuristic style that is perfect for urbanites who want to look their best when on city streets, while also being ready for a hike at a moment's notice.
Trend Themes
1. Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced waterproof materials and technologies to enhance the performance of hiking shoes in various environments.
2. Trail-to-street Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create versatile footwear designs that seamlessly blend outdoor functionality with urban style for the fashion-conscious consumer.
3. Customizable Fit Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate innovative lacing systems and overlays to provide personalized fit and comfort in hiking shoes, catering to individual preferences and terrain challenges.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Gear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable and eco-friendly materials in outdoor gear manufacturing while focusing on performance, durability, and style.
2. Fashion and Apparel - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge fashion and functionality in clothing and footwear design, adapting outdoor elements for urban lifestyles without compromising style.
3. Sporting Goods - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced technologies and materials for sporting goods, offering improved performance and versatility to cater to diverse outdoor and urban activities.
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