# Winter-Combating Insulated Shoes Reebok's Classic Leather Mid Version Infuses GORE-TEX Materials By Amy Duong | Published 2018-11-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-leather-mid References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/11/reebok-classic-leather-mid-gore-tex-black-white-release) & [hanon-shop](https://www.hanon-shop.com/collections/footwear/products/reebok-classic-leather-mid-ripple-goretex-cn3949) Sportswear label [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering) introduces a new iteration of the signature Classic Leather Mid silhouette. The main update lies in the construction, with a GORE-TEX completion to combat the harsh winter weather to come. The mid ankle sneakers receive two monochromatic colorways, with a white tonal iteration with black accents and a black colorway with white accents. Both of the sneakers are complete in [grain leather materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtip-gxb) all across the uppers and it sits on a sturdy foundation of a rippled rubber sole in order to add traction to tread through the snow and slush. The tongue tab is padded for comfort and to support the [GORE-TEX lining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-2002r) within the interiors for insulation. The GORE-TEX logo is embellished across the uppers as well, and the entire piece is rounded off with dual-toned lacing systems. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Insulated Shoes:** The use of GORE-TEX materials in Reebok's Classic Leather Mid provides insulation to combat harsh winter weather. - **Monochromatic Colorways:** Reebok's Classic Leather Mid version offers two monochromatic color options, allowing for sleek and stylish winter footwear. - **Rippled Rubber Sole:** The inclusion of a rippled rubber sole in Reebok's Classic Leather Mid version provides enhanced traction for walking through snow and slush. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sportswear:** The addition of GORE-TEX materials in insulated shoes presents an opportunity for sportswear brands to offer winter-weather-ready footwear. - **Footwear:** The introduction of the Classic Leather Mid version with monochromatic colorways provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the footwear industry to cater to winter fashion trends. - **Outdoor Gear:** The incorporation of a rippled rubber sole in insulated shoes creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for outdoor gear brands to offer durable and functional winter footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Winter-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-forum-low-goretex.md) - [Weatherized Breathable High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-1.md) - [Weatherized Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-gazelle.md) - [Nature-Inspired Weatherproof Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-580-goretex.md) - [Layered Weatherized Breathable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-nike-air-max-90.md) - [Functional Contemporary Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering.md) - [Weather-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-protection-pack.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Durable Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelyeti-tokyo-hi-gtx.md) - [Waterproof Luxurious Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtip-gxb.md)