# Artful High-Quality Hiking Footwear Andersson Bell Joins ASICS on Three HN2-S PROTOBLAST Sneakers By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hn2s-protoblast References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/andersson-bell-asics-hb2s-protoblast-release-info) Seoul-based design studio Andersson Bell works in collaboration with [ASICS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ub10s-gelkayano-20) on a new iteration of the HN2-S PROTOBLAST silhouette. The duo release three new colorway designs together to continue building upon its [previous work together last year](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protoblastcmlvii) and the shared theme of high quality. The shoes are designed with a web of laces that secure the hiking boot's overall fit. The three tonal palettes include themes that are [earthy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelk1011) including one that looks like it's an artifact that emerged in the mud. It's followed by a more city-themed look with a mechanical design language and finally rounded out with a shark-themed makeshift pirate ship for a playful editorial look. Notably, all of the new shoes appear to have neon laces. Image Credit: Andersson Bell, ASICS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 12% - 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-quality Hiking Footwear Design:** Designers are innovating hiking footwear with unique design elements and high-quality materials. - **Collaborative Footwear Design:** Collaboration between designers and footwear brands is becoming increasingly popular to create unique designs. - **Playful and Bold Sneaker Themes:** Sneaker brands are experimenting with bold and playful themes to create unique and eye-catching designs. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry is constantly innovating to create unique and high-quality products with the latest design elements. - **Fashion Design Industry:** The fashion design industry is becoming increasingly involved in designing footwear collaborations to push the limits of creative expression. - **Outdoor & Sports Industry:** The outdoor and sports industry is expanding its product lines with unique and stylish high-quality footwear designed for outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ub10s-gelkayano-20.md) - [Weatherized Sleek Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelterrain.md) - [Mesh-Heavy Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hal-studios.md) - [Collaborative Neutral Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelterrain-2.md) - [Collaborative Gingham-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelventure-6-1.md) - [Collaborative Stealthy Minimal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protoblastcmlvii.md) - [Pastel-Tonal Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyhand-og.md) - [Bold Patterned Luxurious Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelds-trainer-14.md) - [Monochromatic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelterrain-sneaker.md)