# Durable Moisture-Wicking Footwear Clarks Originals Launches a Sand Suede Tone of the Desert Trek By Amy Duong | Published 2022-04-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-suede References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/beams-clarks-originals-desert-trek-release-info) & [beams](http://beams.com/) [Clarks Originals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals) introduces a new special edition of the [Desert Trek](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek) silhouette with the Sand Suede colorway for the season. This is done alongside BEAMS and the duo celebrates the 50th anniversary of the notable footwear model by releasing a range of weatherproof iterations. This time, the shoe gets a moisture-wicking upper with [GORE-TEX suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallabee-gtx-sp) and leather fabrics throughout. It is finished with silver-speckled rope laces at the forefoot. Additional details include the raw seam lines that make up the tongue and the middle of the toe box section. The GORE-TEX label is stitched onto the collar with the Trek Man emblem detailing the heel tab. All of this sits on top of a lightweight Vibram sole unit. Image Credit: BEAMS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 11% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Moisture-wicking Footwear:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop durable and weatherproof footwear that incorporates moisture-wicking technology. - **Weatherproof Footwear:** There is a growing trend for weatherproof footwear that provides protection against the elements while maintaining a stylish and comfortable design. - **Special Edition Footwear:** There is a demand for limited edition and special edition footwear that celebrate notable models and anniversaries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Industry:** Companies in the footwear industry can incorporate moisture-wicking and weatherproof technology into their designs to meet the growing demand for durable and functional footwear. - **Outdoor Industry:** Outdoor brands can capitalize on the demand for weatherproof and moisture-wicking footwear by developing products that cater to the needs of hikers, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can create special edition footwear that celebrates iconic models and anniversaries, while incorporating innovative materials and technologies to meet consumer demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-desert-trek.md) - [Reimagined Classic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandro-x-clarks-originals.md) - [Collaborative UK-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-and-clarks.md) - [Reimagined Suede Classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincible-x-clarks.md) - [Brazilian Motif Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-originals-x-carnan.md) - [Collaborative Sun-Bleached Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbleached-wallabee.md) - [Bold Archival Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torhill-lo.md) - [Weatherized Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallabee-gtx-sp.md) - [Rich-Landscape-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-somerset-pack.md)