# 3D-Knit Hiking Boots The MAMMUT Duncan BOA High GTX Has a Sock-Style Knit Upper By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mammut-duncan-boa-high-gtx References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/mammut-ducan-boa-high-gtx/) & [mammut](https://www.mammut.com/us/en/p/3030-04170-00533/ducan-boa-high-gtx-men/) The [MAMMUT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-mountaineering) Duncan BOA High GTX hiking boot is one of the latest styles from the outdoor brand that's focused on enhanced comfort, protection and agility. The boots are built on the [Vibram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-agility-peak-5-boa-goretex) Flextron outsole using the Mammut Flextron and Georganic 3D technology for enhanced support. A sock-style 3D-knitted textile upper promises to deliver exceptional fit and comfort, and has also been paired with an elastic GORE-TEX membrane and tongue to offer protection from the elements. The MAMMUT Duncan BOA High GTX hiking boot is paired tip a precision [BOA closure system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-speedarc-surge-boa) that replaces the brands traditional lacing setup. The boots feature a weight of 1.1464-pounds, which makes them roughly 50% lighter than many of the hightop hiking boots on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-knit Footwear:** This trend presents an opportunity for outdoor brands to create more comfortable and lightweight hiking boots using innovative textile materials and design techniques. - **BOA Closure Systems:** This trend allows outdoor companies to replace traditional lacing systems with more efficient and precise closure mechanisms, providing hikers with better fit and performance. - **Georganic 3D Technology:** This trend provides outdoor brands with the opportunity to create hiking footwear that can conform to the shape of the foot, reducing pressure points and improving overall comfort and performance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Gear and Apparel:** The outdoor gear and apparel industry has the potential to benefit from this trend by creating innovative and comfortable hiking boots and footwear for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Textile Manufacturing:** This trend presents opportunities for textile manufacturers to create and supply innovative textile materials and technologies to outdoor brands for use in their products. - **Sporting Goods Retail:** Sporting goods retailers have an opportunity to capitalize on the trend by offering innovative and comfortable hiking footwear to their customers, providing a competitive edge in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Agile Lace-Free Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-agility-peak-5-boa-goretex.md) - [Fire-Resistant Hiker Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-x-danner-light-ii.md) - [Tactical Kevlar Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salewa-wildfire-nxt-goretex.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Carabiner-Equipped Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-swany-x-timberland-boots.md) - [Rugged Advanced Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaha-3-gtx.md) - [Collaborative Knit Hiker Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-mujin-tl-mid-gtx.md) - [Collaboration Gold-Colored Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-mountain-600-gtx.md) - [Quick-Lace Winter Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerios-nivalis-gtx.md)