# Sherpa Sneakers The New Balance A03 WA Gets You Ready for Winter By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-a03-wa References: [solecollector](http://solecollector.com/live/all/new-balance-a03-wa-wood-ash/) & [item.rakuten.co.jp](http://item.rakuten.co.jp/atmos-tokyo/a03-wa/) Where I live, winter doesn't exist. But if it did, I would totally pick up a pair of the [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m991wtr) A03 WA. This shoe mixes a [hiking boot with a sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-offtrail-hike-goretex-shoes), a bizarre sounding combination, but one that actually comes out looking pretty good. The New Balance A03 WA is a high-top shoe that matches a brown suede toebox with a dark brown upper. Pink is interspersed on the tongue, with [warm faux fur lining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puflee-v2) on the inside. If you'll be seeing snow or cold temperatures this winter, click on the reference links to pick up this shoe today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Hybrid Footwear:** The New Balance A03 WA combines the elements of a hiking boot and a sneaker, showcasing the trend of hybrid footwear. - **Winter-ready Sneakers:** New Balance A03 WA offers a shoe option equipped with warm faux fur lining and a durable construction suitable for winter conditions, addressing the trend of winter-ready sneakers. - **Fashionable Outdoor Wear:** The New Balance A03 WA merges functionality and style, reflecting the trend of fashionable outdoor wear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The innovative design of the New Balance A03 WA presents opportunities for disruption in the footwear industry. - **Outdoor Gear:** The winter-ready features of the New Balance A03 WA create disruption opportunities in the outdoor gear industry. - **Athletic Fashion:** The versatile and fashionable appeal of the New Balance A03 WA opens up disruptive innovation opportunities within the athletic fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m991wtr.md) - [Winter-Ready Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterized-running-shoes.md) - [Cold Weather Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-norvan-nivalis-shoe.md) - [Quick-Lace Winter Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerios-nivalis-gtx.md) - [Nature-Inspired Weatherproof Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-580-goretex.md) - [Plush Winter-Ready Cushioned Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaha-2-frost-moc.md) - [Winter Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norvan-nivalis.md) - [Chromatic Suede Hiker Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aim-leon-dore-x-new-balance-rainier-low-pack.md) - [Seasonal Walking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allerdale.md)