# Lightweight Durability Hiking Boots The Danner Mountain Pass Arctic Night Boots are Ultra-Comfy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-08-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-mountain-pass-arctic-night References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/footwear/danner-mountain-pass-arctic-night/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+blessthisstuff/EGlC) & [danner](https://www.danner.com/men/new/mountain-pass-arctic-night.html) The Danner Mountain Pass Arctic Night hiking boots are a multi-terrain footwear option for those who are looking for a way to enjoy time spent in the wilderness, while also accommodating for life in the city. The boots have the brand's signature stitch down construction with a [full-grain leather upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-mountain-600-gtx) that's water-resistant and lined with a breathable [Dri](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callaway)-Lex lining. A removable footbed allows for easy cleaning, while the boots are also outfitted with a [GORE-TEX lining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-offtrail-hike-goretex-shoes) along with 200G of Thinsulate insulation to keep feet as warm as possible in cold environments. The Danner Mountain Pass Arctic Night hiking boots are finished with Vibram outsoles that help to provide impressive traction as they work to further reduce the overall weight of the footwear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 49% | 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 - **Multi-terrain Footwear:** Opportunity for innovative designs that can cater to a variety of terrains and environments for both outdoor and urban lifestyles - **Water-resistant Leather:** Potential for sustainable and eco-friendly waterproof solutions using leather in the footwear industry - **Lightweight Insulation:** Space for developing advanced insulation materials that are both lightweight and effective, especially in cold environments ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity to introduce multi-functional and versatile footwear for outdoor enthusiasts and urban dwellers alike - **Leather Production:** Scope for exploring new techniques and materials to create water-resistant and durable leather solutions that have less impact on the environment - **Advanced Materials Manufacturing:** Potential for developing cutting-edge and sustainable lightweight insulation materials for various industries, including outdoor footwear ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Collaboration Gold-Colored Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-mountain-600-gtx.md) - [Quick-Lace Winter Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerios-nivalis-gtx.md) - [Kevlar-Infused Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-n45-low-hiking-sneaker.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-jag-ii.md) - [High-Performance Sleek Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrain-collections.md) - [Off-Grid Exploration Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-trail-junction-sneakers.md) - [Carabiner-Equipped Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-swany-x-timberland-boots.md) - [Earthy Toned Waterproof Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targhee-iv.md)