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Award-Winning Hiking Boots

ECCO'S EXOSTRIKE DYNEEMA Won a 2018 OutDoor Industry Award

— August 16, 2018 — Fashion
ECCO, a Danish footwear manufacturer and retailer that's known for its stylish modern designs that are built for comfort and durability, was recently recognized for its innovation, winning a 2018 OutDoor Industry Award for its ECCO EXOSTRIKE DYNEEMA hiking boots. The design was also recognized at the IPSO Awards and Scandinavian Outdoors Awards, in addition to winning a Red Dot Award.

What's great about the ECCO EXOSTRIKE DYNEEMA hiking boots is their combination of high-tech performance with versatile functionality, making for a fashion-forward look that's strong and supportive enough to enhance even the most intensive outdoor adventurer.

Visitors of the awards were able to take part in an immersive exhibition booth by ECCO, in which they learned more about how the brand is expanding its designs with groundbreaking material combinations.
Trend Themes
1. High-tech Performance - The trend of integrating advanced technology into products, like hiking boots, provides opportunities for disruptive innovations in outdoor gear.
2. Fashion-forward Functionality - The trend of combining style and versatility in outdoor footwear creates opportunities for disruptive innovations that cater to both fashion-conscious and adventurous individuals.
3. Groundbreaking Material Combinations - The trend of pushing the boundaries of traditional materials in product design opens up opportunities for disruptive innovations that offer unique properties and improved performance.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Gear - The outdoor gear industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating high-tech performance features and fashion-forward functionality into their products.
2. Footwear - The footwear industry has the potential for disruptive innovation by leveraging groundbreaking material combinations to create stylish and durable products with enhanced performance.
3. Fashion - The fashion industry can tap into disruptive innovation by collaborating with outdoor gear manufacturers to create fashion-forward products that combine style and functionality.
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