# Zig-Zag Boot Soles The Bernhard Willhelm x Camper SS12 Collection is Bold and Colorful By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernhard-willhelm-x-camper-ss12 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/03/bernhard-willhelm-x-camper-2012-spring-summer-hiking-boots/) & [camper](http://www.camper.com/en/together/) The Bernhard Willhelm x Camper SS12 collection offers some new colorways for the eccentric hiking boot. Very similar to the footwear the German designer created for the shoe brand back in [2011](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camper-together), this collaboration is once again part of the Camper Together collection, which celebrates Camper's collaborations with leading designers from around the world. Comprised of three designs, the Bernhard Willhelm x Camper SS12 collection features the familiar zig-zag soles and thick cord laces. Forgoing crazy prints and patterns, these hiking boots sport more solid blocks of color. There is a bit of [orange camouflage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-x-timberland) thrown into the mix to remind people of the [collaboration's past offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-and-red-wing). Overall, the Bernhard Willhelm x Camper SS12 collection is fun and statement-making. It is made for experimental youths. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Colorful Hiking Boot Collections:** Collaborations between fashion and outdoor brands can explore block colors and graphic patterns for new hiking boots. - **Thick Cord Shoelaces:** Collaborations between fashion and outdoor brands can experiment with thick cord laces on hiking boots. - **Zig-zag Boot Soles:** Collaborations between fashion and outdoor brands can innovate with zig-zag soles for new hiking boots. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Outdoor Brand Collaborations:** Fashion and outdoor brands can collaborate to create fashionable and functional hiking boots. - **Youth Urban Fashion:** The colorful and bold hiking boots are targeted towards experimental youths in urban areas. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate sustainable materials and production methods into the creation of stylish hiking boots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chromatic Textile Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-x-camper-pelotissima-collection.md) - [Modern Collaborative Textile Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelotissima.md) - [Sleek Monochromatic Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramba.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramdane-touhami.md) - [Rebellious Camo Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-x-timberland.md) - [Adventurous Outdoor Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-sandal-collection.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Winter Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-x-moon-boot.md) - [Chic Cyberpunk Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-zoom-gaiadome-goretex-digi-camo.md)