# Ultra-Stylish Outdoor Wear New Balance Releases the All Terrain Collection for Fall/Winter 2019 By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-10-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-terrain-collection References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/new-balance-all-terrain-collection-release-date-price/#slide-11) & [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.com/) New Balance's latest All Terrain collection consists of a number of apparel that is suited for taxing outdoor conditions, as well as two footwear silhouettes. The sneaker pack includes the [trail-inspired New Balance 850AT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-mt10t) and the durable runner Hierro v5. Both silhouettes include high-performance features such as the [Fresh Foam X](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-fresh-foam-x-hierro-v8) cushioning that ensures comfort and optimal energy return, as well as the ultra-rugged Vibram outsole with superior grip. Much like most sportswear brands that have been around for a while, New Balance is pivoting to stronger aesthetic cues that will suit the needs of the fashion-minded consumer. The Fall/Winter 2019 All Terrain collection is a great example of this as the apparel, as well as the footwear, boast elegant and form-fitting silhouettes and an agreeable color palette. Photo Credits: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fashion-forward Outdoor Wear:** New Balance's All Terrain collection showcases the pivot towards strong aesthetic designs for outdoor wear and prepares for the merge of casual and athletic fashion. - **High-performance Footwear:** The New Balance 850AT and Hierro v5 include high-performance technology for optimal comfort and energy return. - **Form-fitting Silhouettes:** The All Terrain collection features apparel with form-fitting silhouettes and an agreeable color palette. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic footwear industry must adapt to include high-performance technology and fashionable design in order to compete in the market. - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands must pivot towards stronger aesthetic cues in order to suit the needs of the fashion-minded consumer. - **Outdoor Gear:** Outdoor gear brands should consider merging casual and athletic fashion design to provide highly functional yet stylish outdoor wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Performance Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-aw25.md) - [Off-Grid All-Terrain Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropicfeel-allterrain-collection.md) - [Insight-Driven Off-Road Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-fresh-foam-x-hierro-v8.md) - [Stealthy Technical Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hierro-v8-trail.md) - [Nature-Inspired Weatherproof Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-580-goretex.md) - [Urban Layered Outdoor Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andwander-fw25.md) - [High-Performance Sleek Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrain-collections.md) - [Performance-Ready Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam-x-1080-v13.md) - [Performance Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailgrip-apex2-gtx.md)