# Italian Suede Waterproof Shoes Engineered Garments and Tarvas Design the Explorer Shoe Model By Amy Duong | Published 2019-07-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explorer-shoe References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/engineered-garments-tarvas-explorer-release-date-price/) & [norsestore](https://www.norsestore.com/commodity/29743-tarvas-tarvas-x-eg-explorer) [Engineered Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabah-1) works in collaboration with [Tarvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-tarvas), which is a footwear label based in Finland -- the Explorer shoe model is the result of the joint effort. The duo drop three pieces in total in the range and the signature silhouette by Tarvas officially arrives in three colorway options of either black, navy blue, or light blue. The design language perfectly complements the highly anticipated upcoming collection by Engineered Garments. The uppers of the shoes are constructed from premium materials of Italian suede, which then gets a wrapped finish with a mudguard for [waterproof materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtip-gxb). The silhouette is low-top and is also lined with premium cow leather, rounded off with a natural rubber outsole and a foam midsole. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Italian Suede Shoes:** Opportunity for innovative applications of Italian suede in footwear manufacturing. - **Waterproof Materials:** Potential for disruptive waterproofing technologies in the shoe industry. - **Collaborative Footwear Design:** Opportunity for brands to partner and create unique shoe models. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Potential for incorporating premium materials and innovative design concepts in shoe production. - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for designers to collaborate and create synergistic collections. - **Waterproof Technology:** Potential for advancements in waterproofing materials and techniques for various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winter Slip-On Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-tarvas.md) - [Hybrid Off-Road Urbanite Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarvas-forest-bather-cordura.md) - [Utility Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grounder-slipon.md) - [Seasonal Collaborative Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-and-red-wing.md) - [Reworked Classic Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabah-1.md) - [Collaborative UK-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-and-clarks.md) - [Rugged Collaborative Trail Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-mash-field-boot-gtx.md) - [Waterproof Luxurious Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtip-gxb.md) - [Trail-Ready Collaborative Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anterselva.md)