# Collaborative Militaristic Durable Sneakers AAPE Prepares to Launch a New Set of 703 Sneakers By Amy Duong | Published 2021-08-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/703-sneakers References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/8/aape-new-balance-703-black-olive-beige-release-date) [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marqueeplayer) works in collaboration with streetwear giant [AAPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8hi-bolt) once again and this time, the focus turns to the 703 sneakers. The silhouette serves as the base foundation of the latest project, offering three new iterations in total for the season. The trail ready shoes are full of neutral hues for the warmer seasons of the year, seeing a construction of mesh, leather, and suede together across the upper. The colorway options starts off with black, followed by olive green, and beige to round it all out. There are branding details that nod to both contributing efforts, reading "AAPE BY A BATHING APE" embroidered over the front of the shoes and the [BAPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-adidas) head logo. Image Credit: Sneaker Bar Detroit ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Footwear Design:** Opportunity for brands to team up and create unique designs that cater to multiple consumer groups. - **Militaristic-inspired Fashion:** Potential to integrate militrary-inspired design features into fashion, especially for outdoor and athletic apparel. - **Durable Sneakers:** Growing demand for footwear that can withstand different terrains, weather and activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity to collaborate with other brands in creating unique and durable footwear that cater to different consumers. - **Outdoor Gear:** Integrating militaristic-inspired design features into outdoor gear can appeal to consumers interested in adventure and wilderness activities. - **Streetwear Fashion:** Potential to incorporate durable and military-inspired designs into fashion for casualwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camo-Patterned Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-adidas.md) - [Three-Way Collaborative Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marqueeplayer.md) - [Dynamic Collaborative Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/574-shoe.md) - [Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906-sneaker.md) - [Camouflage-Detailed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtree-camo-colorway.md) - [Stealthy Chunky Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1000-sneaker.md) - [Collaborative Neutral Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-993.md) - [Chunky Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lwst-sneaker.md) - [Vibrant Tonal Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc56.md)