# Luxury Trail Running Shoes Valentino's Garavani Climbers Sneakers are Rugged and Elegant By Amy Duong | Published 2020-04-13 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garavani-climber References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/4/valentino-channels-trail-running-with-garavani-climbers-sneakers) & [harveynichols](https://www.harveynichols.com/int/brand/valentino/370695-valentino-garavani-climbers-panelled-mesh-sneakers/p3762657/) Luxury fashion house [Valentino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-1) introduces the archival Garavani Climbers sneaker model in a color palette that is ready for the summer season. The last time that the silhouette surfaced was during a [collaboration alongside UNDERCOVER](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans) and this time around, the model is complete in a captivating [leather finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker-1). The upper is constructed from a white leather material in a paneling manner as the base foundation. It is then detailed with blue stripes as a contrasting element along with underlays of gray, black, and teal. The uppers are complete with white mesh for a textural blend before it is detailed with large black rubber outsoles and a structural midsole and mudguard. Branding details are found on the tongue and the lateral side. Image Credit: Harvey Nichols ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Athletic Shoes:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional athletic shoe market by catering to consumers looking for luxury and unique styles. - **Sustainable Luxury Footwear:** Introduce environmentally-friendly materials and manufacturing processes to cater to consumers looking for ethical and sustainable luxury fashion options. - **Athleisure Style:** Collaborate with luxury fashion houses to design athletic footwear with a stylish and elegant aesthetic to appeal to the growing athleisure trend. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to expand into the athletic footwear market by incorporating their signature style and design elements. - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunity for athletic footwear brands to introduce innovative materials and manufacturing processes to differentiate themselves in a crowded and competitive market. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Opportunity for sustainable fashion brands to introduce luxury footwear options made from environmentally friendly materials to appeal to consumers who prioritize sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-2.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-1.md) - [High-End Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viv-on-the-run.md) - [Technical Premium Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amoeba.md) - [Soft Suede Premium Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker-1.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Luxe Minimal Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailgrip-apex-gtx.md) - [Premium Technical Rugged Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hike-sneaker.md) - [Naturalistic Militant Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-goose-glacier-trail-high.md)