# Perforated Technical Joint Shoes Advisory Board Crytals and Merrell Design a Hydro Moc Shoe By Amy Duong | Published 2024-06-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro-moc References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/advisory-board-crystals-merrell-1trl-collab/) & [goat](http://goat.com/)  [Advisory Board Crystals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advisory-board-crystals-1) works in collaboration with [Merrell 1TRL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro-moc-collection) on a pair of [Hydro Moc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro-moc-at-goretex-1trl-x-mine77) shoes. The two share values that are rooted in technical design and technicalities. The shoe is detailed in the same Blakc Mountain College that joins the Advisory Board Crystals collection with details borrowed from Merrell's hardwearing expertise. The joint shoes are set to launch on June 13th. Remington Guest, the founder of Advisory Board Crystals explained to Highsnobiety, "We wanted our first project to be our rendition of the original [Hydro] Moc. It’s the first foam shoe, before the hype around foam shoes. We like that it’s a functional shoe but can also be worn anywhere. Aesthetically, it feels futuristic while also vintage, which is the ideal intersection of what we always want ABC.to feel like." Image Credit: Advisory Board Crystals ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 25% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Technical Footwear Collaborations:** Brands are increasingly creating hybrid products by combining their design philosophies and technical expertise, resulting in innovative footwear. - **Functional Fashion Aesthetics:** The intersection of functionality and style in apparel design is blurring the lines between utilitarian and high-fashion sneakers. - **Retro-futuristic Designs:** Merging vintage and futuristic elements in aesthetic design is becoming a popular trend in the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear:** There is a growing demand for sportswear products that seamlessly blend performance features with stylish design elements. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry is expanding to include more versatile and aesthetically-driven products that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Collaborative Fashion:** Joint ventures between fashion labels and technical apparel brands are surfacing, resulting in unique, highly-coveted collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventure-Centric Hybrid Sneaker-Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-trail-shoe.md) - [Rugged Open-Concept Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro-moc-at-goretex-1trl-x-mine77.md) - [Dynamic Gemstoned Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advisory-board-crystals-1.md) - [Nature-Inspired AI-Backed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro-moc-collection.md) - [Urban-Inspired Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-and-corridor.md) - [Collaborative Sustainable Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moclaughlin.md) - [Technical Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belstaff-and-merrell.md) - [Technical Premium Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amoeba.md) - [Technical Collaborative Dynamic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcross-3-1.md)