# Trail-Ready Functional Footwear Merrell 1TRL Joins Dime on a Collaborative Moab Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2023-01-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moab References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/dime-merrell-1trl-moab-collab/) Montreal-based skate label [Dime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cham-redux-se) works in collaboration with [Merrell 1TRL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-4) on its own iteration of the [Moab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moab-speed-2-gtx) sneaker model for the season. The shoes are made from soft suede materials throughout the upper and highlight functionality in mind as it is a trail sneaker at the core. The technical sneakers come in a purple and white collaborative and the upper is made from mesh as well to add some breathable elements for the wearer. Additional details include the branding that can be seen on the side of the upper in a minimal design language with its tonal look. It all sits on top of a chunky Vibram sole unit foundation to round it all out. Image Credit: Instagram, @Dimemtl, @Merrell_1trl ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 14% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Functional Footwear Design:** Opportunity to develop and market footwear that prioritizes both style and function for outdoor activities. - **Collaborative Product Development:** Opportunity to partner with complementary brands and create unique products for target markets. - **Sustainable Trail Sneakers:** Opportunity to design and produce trail sneakers using sustainable materials and processes to appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can innovate by producing functional footwear that meets consumer needs for outdoor activities. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can collaborate with outdoor brands to create unique product lines that cross-market to customers. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can focus on developing and incorporating environmentally-friendly materials in trail sneakers to appeal to eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cham-redux-se.md) - [Tactical Collab Footwear Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dime-x-merrell-1trl-moc-speed-streak.md) - [Urban-Inspired Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-and-corridor.md) - [Progressive Spring-Ready Trail Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-4.md) - [Outdoor Performance Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-aw25.md) - [Weatherized Limited Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moab-speed-2-gtx.md) - [Rugged Chunky Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ontario-speed.md) - [Technical Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belstaff-and-merrell.md) - [Collaboration Americana Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-sneaker.md)