# Hiking-Focused Suede Shoes Reebok Keeps Things Neutral with the Newest 'Club C 85' Release By Kanesa D | Published 2022-07-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-85-2 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/reebok-club-c-85-shoes-lilac-glow) & [reebok](https://www.reebok.co.uk/club-c-85-shoes/GW3784.html) [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-grounds-uk) has debuted a new ‘[Club C 85](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-85-3)’ colorway, delivering the low-cut sneaker in a mixture of ‘Purple Grey 6,’ ‘Purple Grey 7,’ and ‘Lilac Glow’ shades. The mostly-suede sneaker features rubber toe caps, nylon loops, elastic lace closures, and removable EVA foam sock liners for comfort and customization. A patch of mustard yellow on the heel gives the neutral-toned sneaker a pop of color, while the interior lining of the tongue unit is coated in a lighter purple shade. Additionally, the ‘Club C 85’ spotlights Reebok branding on the lateral side panels and the heels. The new Reebok ‘Club C 85’ launches on the official Reebok website Aug 1, 2022 for approximately $100 USD. Image Credit: Reebok ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Neutral-toned Sneakers:** There is an opportunity to develop new footwear designs that incorporate similar neutral-toned colorways as a means to appeal to those looking for versatile sneakers with a pop of color. - **Customizable Footwear:** Companies can explore offering a variety of removable sock liners and laces to accommodate for customer preference and comfort, as Reebok has done with the Club C 85 release. - **Outdoor-inspired Fashion:** There is opportunity to design fashion sneakers with hiking and other outdoor activities in mind, as Reebok has done with the Club C 85 release in their reuse of nylon loops and rubber toe caps. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Companies in the footwear industry can develop more versatile, customizable designs that use neutral-toned colorways with a pop of color similar to Reebok's Club C 85 release. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can take inspiration from outdoor activities, and introduce more functional fashion sneakers, made with durable materials and versatile colorways. - **Sports:** Sports companies can diversify their sneaker offerings by developing hiking-focused sneakers like Reebok's Club C 85 release, that are designed to sustain rigorous and challenging outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-grounds-uk-shoes.md) - [Texturally Elevated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-grounds-uk.md) - [Full-Grain Leather Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-85-3.md) - [Modern Country Club Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-golf.md) - [Celebratory Shoe Anniversary Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-85-vintage.md) - [Rich Burgundy-Toned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgundytoned-footwear.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-85-4.md) - [Chromatic Suede Hiker Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aim-leon-dore-x-new-balance-rainier-low-pack.md) - [Vibrant Colorway Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-green-astral-purple.md)