# Grippy Trail Running Sneakers Adsum and Merrell 1TRL Join Forces on the 1TRL MTL Long Sky Shoe By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-sky References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/adsum-merrell-1trl-longsky-lookbook-release-info) & [adsumnyc](https://adsumnyc.com/) Adsum works in collaboration with Merrell 1TRL on the new grippy trail running shoes - the duo unveils the 1TRL MTL Long Sky design for the season. It has a breathable design to last through the season and is made to be durable through outdoor terrains. It is notable developed in the Merrell Test Lab to ensure that it has a strong build. It is made using a 5MM Vibram MegaGrip outsole for a strong grip. As for the upper, it has a tear-resistant knit upper that rests under a set of TPU overlays, which also quickly dries as well. The midfoot is marked with a large reflective transfer curl traveling to the toe box. Image Credit: Adsum ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 33% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Grippy Trail Running Shoes:** There is an opportunity for athletic footwear brands to develop innovative and durable trail running shoes with strong grip for outdoor terrains. - **Breathable Trail Running Shoes:** There is an opportunity for athletic footwear brands to develop innovative and breathable trail running shoes for the season, leveraging tear-resistant knit and quick-drying materials. - **Collaborative Footwear Designs:** There is an opportunity for footwear brands to collaborate with other brands and leverage unique design features like a 5MM Vibram MegaGrip outsole and reflective transfer curls for midfoot design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** Innovative and durable trail running shoes with strong grip for outdoor terrains can disrupt the athletic footwear industry. - **Outdoor and Adventure Industry:** Breathable and durable trail running shoes for outdoor terrains can disrupt the outdoor and adventure industry. - **Collaborative Brand Partnerships:** Collaboration between footwear brands and other industry leaders to leverage unique design features can disrupt the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Training Trail Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-x-merrell-mtl-long-sky-2-matryx-sp.md) - [Elite Ultramarathon Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-mtl-adapt-matryx.md) - [Outdoor Performance Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-aw25.md) - [Collaboration Americana Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker.md) - [Progressive Spring-Ready Trail Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-4.md) - [Urban-Inspired Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-and-corridor.md) - [Performance Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailgrip-apex2-gtx.md) - [Summer-Ready Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-5.md) - [Adaptive Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cham-redux-se.md)