# Stylish Female Hiking Boots The Outdoor Voices x Merrell Offers an Avant-Garde Aesthetic By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-10-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-voices-x-merrell References: [glamour](https://www.glamour.com/story/outdoor-voices-merrell-hiking-boots-for-women) & [outdoorvoices](https://www.outdoorvoices.com/products/womens-moab-2-mid-waterproof?variant=30387076923470&ranMID=41850&ranEAID=3470559&ranSiteID=3r4YdkDiq_o-NHDp.p192qjFcDOgejnxPA&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=Rakuten&siteID=3r4YdkDiq_o-NHDp.p192qjFcDOgejnxPA) With the rise of "athleisure" is mainstream fashion, the iconic footwear brand [Merrell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-moab-3-mid-x-jeep) partnered with fashion brand Outdoor voices to launch the Outdoor Voices x Merrell hiking boots. The two brands created the ultimate [stylish and avant-garde hiking boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-and-corridor) -- the Moab 2 Mid Waterproof. The boot is a reworked iteration of [Merrell's Moab boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moab-speed-2-gtx) that's now a utilitarian hiking boot that appeals to your inner fashionista. The Moab 2 Mid Waterproof boot is durable, support, and -- as the name suggests -- waterproof. The Outdoor Voices x Merrell boots are available to purchase online and in select retailers for $130. They are the perfect go-to for your next hike and will give you a memorable social media moment. Image Credit: Caroline Tompkins ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Athleisure Fashion:** The rise of athleisure fashion opens up opportunities for stylish and functional footwear collaborations. - **Avant-garde Hiking Boots:** The avant-garde aesthetic of the Outdoor Voices x Merrell hiking boots disrupts traditional hiking boot designs. - **Waterproof Footwear:** The waterproof feature of the Moab 2 Mid Waterproof boot presents an innovation opportunity for other fashion-forward outdoor footwear brands. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore collaborations between athletic and outdoor clothing brands to create stylish and functional outdoor footwear. - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can disrupt the hiking boot market by introducing avant-garde designs and incorporating technologies like waterproofing. - **Outdoor Retail:** Outdoor retail stores can leverage the popularity of athleisure fashion by stocking avant-garde hiking boots and related accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Automotive-Branded Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-moab-3-mid-x-jeep.md) - [Sunset-Inspired Tonal Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moab-3.md) - [Urban-Inspired Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-and-corridor.md) - [90s-Style Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-torre-mid-waterproof.md) - [Women-Centric Hiking Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiking-club.md) - [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) - [Fantasy-Inspired Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-house-of-dragon.md) - [Waterproof Gorpcore Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-moab-speed-2-goretex.md)