# Collaboration Leather Hiking Boots The ALD x New Balance Rainier Boot is Weather-Resistant By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-01-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ald-x-new-balance-rainier References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/aime-leon-dore-new-balance-rainier-boot/) & [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.com/pd/ald-x-new-balance-rainier/URAINXV1-42787.html) The [ALD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/860v2-sneaker-1) x [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aim-leon-dore-x-new-balance-rainier-low-pack) Rainier hiking boot has been shown off in a new color to prioritize style for wearers looking to brave their favorite trail or simply maintain secure footing on city streets. The boots boast a sheepskin construction on the exterior with burgundy accents to create a contrast that helps to further showcase the features of the footwear style. The boots are constructed with a lightweight EVA foam midsole along with a Vibram rubber outsole that's heavily lugged for improved traction. The ALD x New Balance Rainier hiking boot aims to deliver exceptional comfort and support with a layer of [GORE-TEX throughout the design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-2002r) to offer impressive protection from the elements, while still allowing for breathability. Priced at $200, the boots are available now. Image Credit: Aimé Leon Dore | New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Weather-resistant Footwear:** There is an opportunity to create weather-resistant footwear for outdoor enthusiasts without sacrificing style and comfort. - **Collaborative Fashion:** Collaborative efforts between fashion brands and athletic brands can create innovative and fashionable outdoor wear. - **Sustainable Outdoor Gear:** Sustainability can be incorporated into outdoor gear production through the use of eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Innovation within the footwear industry can focus on the demand for stylish and durable outdoor footwear. - **Fashion and Athletic Wear:** The fashion and athletic wear industries can collaborate to create functional and fashionable outdoor gear. - **Sustainability:** Sustainability can be integrated into the production of outdoor gear and fashion through the use of eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chromatic Suede Hiker Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aim-leon-dore-x-new-balance-rainier-low-pack.md) - [Collaboration Gold-Colored Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-mountain-600-gtx.md) - [Fire-Resistant Hiker Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-x-danner-light-ii.md) - [Weatherized Collaborative Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euro-hiker-model.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Collaboration Modular Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niobium-concept-3.md) - [Collaborative Hiking Trail Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-runner-2.md) - [Euro-Inspired Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apww01-padmore-barnes-sport-boot.md) - [Utility-Driven Collaboration Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-x-salomon-xalp.md)