# Urbanized Comfortable Boots Danner Joins MEANSWHILE on the new Mountain Light Boot Design By Amy Duong | Published 2020-03-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-light-boot References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/3/danner-meanswhile-mountain-light-boot-capsule-collection-release) & [meanswhile.stores.jp](https://meanswhile.stores.jp/) MEANSWHILE works in collaboration with [Danner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-stitch-x-danner-ridge-boot) to take on the signature [Mountain Light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-topo-designs-fall-2023-collection) boot silhouette. The shoes are spotlighted by a reflective fastening system and offer three colorway options in total. The timeless footwear model boasts urban design aesthetic but it does not disrupt the [rugged design that prepares for terrain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jld-boot) as well. The reflective taping is crimped into the fastening area. The three colorways include a smooth leather option that comes in black or two suede selections in either navy blue or brown. The ladder lock buckle on the side is further secured by the hook and loop fastener on the opposite side. Additionally, there is a Vibram outsole, branding accents, and full leather lining. Image Credit: MEANSWHILE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Reflective Fastening Systems:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating new fastening systems that incorporate reflective materials. - **Urban Design Aesthetics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating urban-inspired designs that maintain functionality and durability. - **Collaborative Footwear Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in collaborative efforts between brands to create unique and stylish footwear designs. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of new materials and manufacturing techniques for footwear. - **Outdoor Gear and Apparel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining style and functionality in outdoor gear and apparel. - **Fashion Design and Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating fashion-forward accessories that are also practical and durable. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Fire-Resistant Hiker Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-x-danner-light-ii.md) - [60s-Style Mountaineer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-mountain-moc-917.md) - [Collaboration Gold-Colored Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-mountain-600-gtx.md) - [Urban Lug Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3eye-classic-lug-1.md) - [Rugged Field Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-boot-gtx.md) - [Fit-Focused Work Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danners-work-boots.md) - [Trail-Ready Collaborative Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anterselva.md) - [Durable Leather Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derby-hiker.md)