# Sleek Sock-Like Luxe Footwear COMME des GARÇONS and Salomon Sportstyle Deliver New Footwear By Amy Duong | Published 2021-10-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sportstyle References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/comme-des-garcons-salomon-sportstyle-xa-alpine-cross-fall-winter-2021-collab-release-info-dsm) [COMME des](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipon-platform) [GARÇONS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelterrain-sneaker) works in collaboration with [Salomon Sportstyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-sneaker-3) on a new selection of footwear options designed for the Fall/Winter 2021 season. The new capsule is made up of three items in total: this includes two iterations of the XA-Alpine and one Cross silhouette. The collaborative project spotlights the technical elements that are true to Salomon's aesthetic and the minimal design language of COMME des GARÇONS. This results in a range of minimal pieces that made their debut on the runway. The shoes are rooted in stable design and supportive construction prepared for mountainous adventures. The high-top designs are offered in black or white complete with a protective layer at the exterior. The Cross features houndstooth patterning at the upper. Image Credit: Salomon Sportstyle ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sock-like Footwear:** Developing more lightweight, form-fitting footwear models that emphasize comfort and flexibility. - **Minimalist Design:** Creating products that feature a blend of both fashion and function, with a focus on simplicity and clarity in design. - **Technical Elements:** Integrating technical aspects and features into designs, such as protective layers and stable construction for performance use. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunities to design high-tech, durable footwear options featuring minimalist and practical designs that blend style with functionality. - **Sporting Goods:** Developing innovative, high-performance footwear options that prioritize comfort and design for outdoor activities such as hiking and mountainous excursions. - **Techwear:** Creating high-tech, performance-enhancing clothing and accessories that feature sleek and minimalist designs with various protective features for outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-sneaker-3.md) - [Monochromatic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelterrain-sneaker.md) - [Minimal Trail-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-fly.md) - [Collaboration Monochromatic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-homme-x-new-balance-860v2.md) - [Boldly Patterned Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-sr811-platform.md) - [Technical Collaborative Dynamic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcross-3-1.md) - [Tech-Centric Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-tl-25.md) - [Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe.md) - [Utility-Driven Collaboration Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-x-salomon-xalp.md)