# Sportswear-Branded Work Boots Champion and Timberland Revitalized the Iconic 6" Boot Model By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-07-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-and-timberland References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/7/champion-timberland-6-boot-collaboration) & [timberland](https://www.timberland.com/?fdkjnf) Ahead of the fall, [Champion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-and-champion) and [Timberland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-boot) have been working together to come up with a fresh iteration of the outdoor apparel and footwear brand's 6" boot model, which is traditionally colored a light tone of beige and outfitted with dark brown leather accents. With Champion's input, the boots have been adapted to feature a sleek light gray colorway, which is accented with its bright red and royal blue branding on the tongues. These colors are carried to the lace embellishments that cascade down the sides of the boots, along with a suede branded tag that's held in place with a small yellow chain. Currently, the official release date and pricing details are not yet known, however consumers can expect more information to surface in the coming weeks from Champion and Timberland. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Sportswear-branded Work Boots:** Opportunity for sportswear brands to collaborate with footwear brands and create fresh iterations of iconic work boot models with updated design elements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for outdoor apparel brands to expand their product offerings by partnering with footwear brands to create sportswear-branded work boots. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to collaborate with sportswear brands and incorporate their branding and design elements into traditional work boot models. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the growing trend of sportswear-branded work boots and create their own unique versions with fashion-forward design features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Winter-Ready Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-3.md) - [High Fashion Workwear Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-timberland.md) - [Rugged Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boot-gtx.md) - [High-Cut Waterproof Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-boot-1.md) - [Collaborative Work Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-pro-x-pabst-blue-ribbon.md) - [Revamped Luxury Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-waterproof-luxe-boot.md) - [Rugged Collaborative Trail Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-mash-field-boot-gtx.md) - [Metallic-Adorned Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veneda-carter-4.md) - [Reworked Heritage Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-x-timberland.md)