# Extreme Weather-Enduring Footwear Season Three & Benjamin Edgar Debut the Extreme Conditions Range By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-09-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-conditions References: [seasonthree](https://seasonthree.com/collections/benjamin-edgar-for-season-three-extreme-conditions) & [benjaminedgar](https://www.benjaminedgar.com/) The NYC-based direct-to-consumer footwear brand, Season Three, recently joined forces with the multimedia designer, Benjamin Edgar, to launch the new, [limited-edition of boots and laces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-factory-team-x-brain-dead), dubbed 'Extreme Conditions.' The range includes two long-haired “nappy” suede versions of Season Three’s flagship style, the [Ansel Boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cronut), and two sets of vibrant, custom lace. Adam Klein, the Co-founder of Season Three, commented on the collaboration, stating: “We’ve long admired Ben's talent for redesigning everyday objects with exceptional materials. When we launched The Ansel Boot, Ben was one of the first people that we sent a pair to and we immediately began discussing ways to collaborate. The “Extreme Conditions” collection marries our penchant for purposeful and high-quality components and Ben’s fascination with material properties. Together, we were able to create something that feels adventurous but still authentic to both of our brands.” Image Credit: Season Three ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extreme Conditions Footwear:** Direct-to-consumer footwear brands are collaborating with designers to create limited-edition boots and laces that can withstand extreme weather conditions. - **Nappy Suede Boots:** Footwear brands are experimenting with long-haired “nappy” suede for added weather endurance and unique aesthetics. - **Custom Colored Laces:** Brands are providing customers with the ability to personalize their footwear through custom-colored laces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can partner with designers to create new materials and functional designs that cater to customers who desire footwear that can endure extreme weather conditions. - **Designer Collaborations:** Designers can collaborate with footwear companies to bring their unique vision to functional footwear that caters to customers who desire both aesthetics and function. - **Customization:** Footwear companies can offer customizable options like colored laces that cater to customers who want personalized products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Collaborative Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-and-red-wing.md) - [Utility Streetwear Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorel-x-aries.md) - [Weatherized Collaborative Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euro-hiker-model.md) - [Winter Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-x-moon-boot.md) - [Textured Winter-Ready Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-3.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md) - [Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicoke-and-story-mfg.md) - [Sustainable Winter-Ready Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-2.md) - [Technical Collaborative Cover Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverboot.md)