# Rugged Flexible Outdoor Boots Vasque's St. Elias GTX Boots are Constructed from Premium Leather By Amy Duong | Published 2019-01-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-elias-gtx References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/vasque-st-elias-gore-tex-release-date-price) & [vasque](https://www.vasque.com/) [Vasque](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skywalk-vtx-boots) introduces its latest hiking boot with GORE-TEX elements entitled the 'St. Elias [GTX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norvan-nivalis-gtx).' The elevated footwear option is designed to combat outdoor terrain and boast longevity with the premium construction. It is designed to be long-lasting and comfortable due to its high-quality leather materials informing the uppers and a structural GORE-TEX coat to show off water resistant sensibilities. The foundation is made up of flexible elements throughout both the midsole and the outsole system in order to amplify comfort, especially when taking on long-distance adventures. The St. Elias GTX hiking boots come in four colorway options in total -- there is the choice of light brown, dark brown, black, and navy blue. The footwear model is set to launch online at Vasque beginning in February. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rugged Outdoor Boots:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop a line of rugged outdoor boots with advanced technologies for extreme weather conditions. - **Flexible Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create flexible footwear designs that provide enhanced comfort and flexibility for long-distance adventures. - **Water-resistant Materials:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore innovative materials to create water-resistant boots that provide durability and protection in outdoor environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Gear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Revolutionize the outdoor gear industry by developing innovative hiking boots that combine durability, comfort, and style. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Disrupt the footwear industry by introducing flexible and water-resistant boots that cater to outdoor enthusiasts. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Capitalize on the growing e-commerce market by launching a digital platform for selling premium outdoor boots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometrically Fluid Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-elixir-activ-mid-goretex.md) - [Protective Italian Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-sportiva-tx4-evo-mid-gtx.md) - [Collaboration Gold-Colored Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-danner-mountain-600-gtx.md) - [Chunky Autumnal Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-x-hoka-stinson-evo-gtx.md) - [Ultra-Durable Urban Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skywalk-vtx-boots.md) - [Rugged Advanced Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaha-3-gtx.md) - [Earthy Toned Waterproof Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targhee-iv.md) - [Quick-Lace Winter Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerios-nivalis-gtx.md) - [Versatile Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-terrex-skychaser-ax5-goretex.md)