New Balance has revealed a new brown leather hiking shoe in the Rainier model in a 'Glazed Ginger' colorway. The hiking shoe also takes design inspiration from the Allagashmodel, which was first launched in the 80s era and was kept in the New Balance archives. Since then, it has made a comeback after a surge of popularity in shoes that mix lifestyle and hiking designs combined.
The hiking shoe contains premium brown leather overlays that are also placed on the mudguards, medial panels, ankles, and heel counters, while the dark red colors are on the rest. The New Balance branding logo is placed in the "NB" design on the quarters. There is also a New Balance branding logo on the black badge placed on the tongue. The eyelets are replaced with metal clasps as part of the lacing system, and the bottom is colored in black rubber Vibram soles for additional traction. The hiking shoe will be available on March 29 for $160.
Brown Leather Hiking Shoes
New Balance Unveils New Rainier Low in 'Glazed Ginger' Colorway
Trend Themes
1. Hiking Style Footwear - The trend towards mixing lifestyle and hiking designs creates opportunities for brands to innovate and modernize traditional hiking footwear offerings.
2. Premium Leather Overlays - The use of premium leather overlays in hiking shoes presents an opportunity for brands to create higher-end, luxury options within the outdoor footwear market.
3. Metal Clasp Lacing System - The trend towards metal clasp lacing systems in hiking shoes presents an opportunity for brands to create more secure and durable lacing options for outdoor use.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Footwear - Outdoor footwear manufacturers can leverage the trend of mixing lifestyle and hiking designs to create modern, stylish options for outdoor enthusiasts.
2. Luxury Footwear - Traditional luxury footwear brands can capitalize on the trend of using premium leather overlays in hiking shoes and diversify their product offerings into outdoor footwear.
3. Hardware and Fastening - Companies specializing in hardware and fastening can take advantage of the trend towards metal clasp lacing systems in outdoor footwear to develop innovative, functional options for the market.