# Trail Clog-Transformed Sneakers Aries and Salomon Join Forces on a New Snowclog Model By Amy Duong | Published 2024-11-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowclog-1 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/en-gb/shop/product/salomon-aries-snowclog-aries-arise-black--green-gecko--ftw-silver/) & [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/aries-salomon-snowclog/)  [Aries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiker-xscape) continues to work together with [Salomon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aries-and-salomon) as the two unveil a new variation of the Snowclogs. It is not at all a clog as the simple slip-on is defined by its sole unit foundation. It is adorned with a spiky tooth base which was brought back from the archives earlier this year. This unveils the outdoorsy silhouette in a new angle and the trail clog has become a full trail sneaker secured with laces on top. The founder of Aries, Sofia Prantera shares with [Highsnobiety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedarc-surge-boa), "To start with it wasn't easy, the Snowclog has a much softer and lighter construction than the shoes Salomon has become synonymous with. There was a certain amount of risk involved in working on something so new and dramatically different." Image Credit: Salomon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 31% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Footwear Design:** Blending traditional clogs with trail sneakers offers a fresh take on functional outdoor footwear. - **Archival Aesthetics Revival:** Reintroducing vintage elements, like the spiky tooth base from previous designs, revitalizes modern shoe collections. - **Collaborative Innovation:** Cross-brand collaborations, such as Aries and Salomon, drive the creation of unique and groundbreaking footwear styles. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Footwear:** Innovative hybrid designs meet the rising consumer demand for versatile, trail-ready yet stylish footwear options. - **Fashion Design:** The intersection of high-fashion aesthetics with practical design elements highlights a growing niche in the fashion industry. - **Sportswear:** Collaborations between sportswear brands and high-fashion designers push the boundaries of performance-oriented clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weatherized Trail-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aries-and-salomon.md) - [Winterized Traction Trail Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowclog.md) - [Resurrected Snow Terrain Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowclog-advanced.md) - [Urban Exploration Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aries-x-crocs.md) - [Modular Winter-Ready Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-snowclog-advanced.md) - [Utility Streetwear Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorel-x-aries.md) - [Adventure-Centric Hybrid Sneaker-Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-trail-shoe.md) - [Perforated Hiking Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-trail.md) - [Rugged Dynamic Outdoor Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-clog-2.md)