# Tire-Soled Winter Boots Columbia Canuk Boots Have Soles Made by Michelin By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-canuk References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/columbia-michelin-boots/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [ca.michelin-lifestyle](http://ca.michelin-lifestyle.com/en/footwear-technical-soles) Columbia Canuk boots are designed for the harshest possible conditions. As far as clothing is concerned, winter outwear needs to be the hardiest of all the seasons. The [Columbia Canuks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campcentric-slipon-shoes) are up to the challenge of that icy weather, with soles designed by [Michelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelin-xice-snow-tires), the tire manufacturer. Columbia has plenty of experience in creating [warm and strong winter clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-crew), which contributes to the warmth and dryness that the Columbia Canuks deliver. However, in fitting the boot with a sole, Columbia collaborated with a company that deals with even harsher traction issues: those on the tires of cars. Michelin's treads are made with 'Ice Control.' This system uses slip-resistant rubber and a specially designed tread shape that tightly grips any surface. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Winter Outwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced materials and technologies for enhanced insulation, warmth, and durability in winter outerwear. - **Traction Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create innovative traction solutions for footwear, incorporating slip-resistant rubber and unique tread shapes for improved grip on any surface. - **Collaborative Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Foster collaborations between clothing manufacturers and tire manufacturers to combine expertise and create high-performance winter boots with superior traction. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate advanced materials and technologies into the production of winter outerwear, enhancing performance and functionality. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce cutting-edge traction technologies and materials in the production of footwear, providing superior grip on various surfaces. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore the application of slip-resistant rubbers and tread designs from tires to other industries like footwear, enabling safer mobility in different environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Canadian Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-winter-boots.md) - [Modernized Legacy Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorel-caribou.md) - [Canadian-Inspired Winter Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadianinspired-winter-boot.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Slip-On Booties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-research.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-winter-boot.md) - [Sporty Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sporty-winter-boot.md) - [Canadian-Made Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mara-suede-womens-heritage-pullon-boot.md) - [Incredibly Rugged Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-winter-boot.md) - [Insulated Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-boots.md)