# City-Friendly Hiking Shoes The Columbia Facet 45 OutDry is Ready for Trails and Concrete Streets By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-facet-45-outdry References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/columbia-facet-45-outdry-shoe/) & [columbia](https://www.columbia.com/mens-facet-45-outdry-shoe-1903401.html) The [Columbia Facet 45](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campcentric-slipon-shoes) OutDry hiking shoes are one of the latest styles from the outdoor gear brand that will provide wearers with a way to stay agile on the trails and stylish in the streets. The shoe has the OutDry [waterproof material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuno-hiking-shoes) along with a ballistic textile technology that will work to help them easily avoid moisture when inclement weather hits. A series of integrated laces and welded overlays aim to deliver a personalized fit for wearers to enjoy when bracing uneven terrain. The Columbia Facet 45 OutDry hiking shoes are priced at $150 and have a [futuristic style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-and-corridor) that is perfect for urbanites who want to look their best when on city streets, while also being ready for a hike at a moment's notice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Waterproof Hiking Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced waterproof materials and technologies to enhance the performance of hiking shoes in various environments. - **Trail-to-street Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create versatile footwear designs that seamlessly blend outdoor functionality with urban style for the fashion-conscious consumer. - **Customizable Fit Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate innovative lacing systems and overlays to provide personalized fit and comfort in hiking shoes, catering to individual preferences and terrain challenges. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable and eco-friendly materials in outdoor gear manufacturing while focusing on performance, durability, and style. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge fashion and functionality in clothing and footwear design, adapting outdoor elements for urban lifestyles without compromising style. - **Sporting Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced technologies and materials for sporting goods, offering improved performance and versatility to cater to diverse outdoor and urban activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [City-Friendly Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-mountain-fly-2-low-goretex.md) - [Ultra-Cushioned Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiking-sneaker.md) - [Trail-Ready Urbanite Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloud-6-geo-waterproof.md) - [Winterized Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-offtrail-hike-goretex-shoes.md) - [Streetwear Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-tor-summit.md) - [90s-Style Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-torre-mid-waterproof.md) - [Waterproof Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuno-hiking-shoes.md) - [Intuitive Slip-On Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-anacapa-2-freedom.md) - [Performance Trail Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offtrail-hike.md)