# Collaborative Elevated Technical Footwear REESE COOPER Joins Merrell 1TRL On a New Set of Sneakers By Amy Duong | Published 2023-02-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reese-cooper-2 References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sean_wotherspoon/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=13e6a7e2-60a2-409f-8dec-3f89c905b471) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reesecooper/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=a7eb69f6-e0c5-4b2c-8f31-2c2f5d8a5f18) [REESE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-up-and-hersey) COOPER works in collaboration with [Merrell 1TRL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belstaff-and-merrell) on a new set of footwear silhouettes made for the season. The wide range of sneakers includes the Hydro Runner, MTL MQM, and the [MTL Long Sky 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-x-merrell-mtl-long-sky-2-matryx-sp) models. The signature silhouettes serve as the foundation for the latest project as it was much more lifestyle-focused before and now it breaches the realm of function. All three of the silhouettes come in a two-piece selection of colorway palettes that offer a militaristic theme of browns and greens. Some of the standout details include the light tonal laces that are seen securing the shoe in place over the forefoot. This adds a pop of tonal contrast against the militaristic themes below. Image Credit: Merrell 1TRL ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 30% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Technical Footwear:** Explore more collaborations in technical footwear to create new, unique and innovative products for daily and occasional wear. - **Militaristic Themed Footwear:** Design and create functional and stylish footwear with militaristic themes for the next outdoor adventure. - **Functional Footwear Evolution:** Advance functional footwear by incorporating both lifestyle and function for unbeatable comfort and versatility. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can collaborate with fashion designers to create high-tech and functional products that blend both style and function. - **Outdoor Industry:** Explore the creation of militaristic themed outdoor footwear for comfortable yet stylish hiking, camping or hunting gear product lines. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion industry can tap into collaborations in technical footwear to offer new collections that cater to people with an adventurous lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Performance Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-aw25.md) - [Technical Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belstaff-and-merrell.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) - [Nature-Inspired AI-Backed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro-moc-collection.md) - [Tactical Collab Footwear Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dime-x-merrell-1trl-moc-speed-streak.md) - [Summer-Ready Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-5.md) - [Collaborative Sustainable Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moclaughlin.md) - [Rugged Open-Concept Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro-moc-at-goretex-1trl-x-mine77.md)