# Dark Grey Waxed Footwear NEIGHBORHOOD and Clarks Originals Join Forces Once Again for Spring By Amy Duong | Published 2022-04-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/neighborhood-clarks-originals-debut-first-footwear-collaboration-first-look) NEIGHBORHOOD continues to work in collaboration with [Clarks Originals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincible-x-clarks), marking the second time that the duo is joining forces. This time around the two focus their attention on the iconic Desert Trek shoe and the [Wallabee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek) shoe by Clarks Originals. Shinsuke Takizawa took the liberty and unveiled a quick look at the dark grey options on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-pewter). Kicking off with the signature Wallabee shoes - it is designed with a blend of waxed canvas and hairy suede for textural contrast. It is then finished with leather trimmings that can be seen on the heel and at the collar lining. The Desert boot is similarly designed with nylon webbing straps running down the toe box and by the heel. Image Credit: @sin_takizawa ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 18% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Footwear Designs:** The trend of footwear companies collaborating with fashion brands can lead to unique and innovative designs that appeal to different markets. - **Textural Contrast:** The trend of combining different materials to create textural contrast in footwear can provide new tactile experiences for consumers. - **Webbing Straps:** The trend of incorporating webbing straps on traditional footwear designs can add a functional and stylish element to the shoe. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can benefit from this trend by partnering with other industries to create new shoe designs. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from this trend by collaborating with footwear companies to create unique products that appeal to different markets. - **Textile:** The textile industry can benefit from this trend by providing innovative materials that can be used in footwear design to create new textures and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Reimagined Suede Classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincible-x-clarks.md) - [Versatile Collaborative Stealthy Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-and-clark.md) - [Collaborative Sun-Bleached Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbleached-wallabee.md) - [Collaborative Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-wallabee-boot.md) - [Collaborative UK-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-and-clarks.md) - [Textured Casual Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirddy-x-clarks.md) - [Weatherized Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallabee-gtx-sp.md) - [Street-Style Moccasin Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallabees.md)