# Road-to-Trail Shoes Brooks Running Debuts its Latest Adaptable Shoe -- the Divide 3 By Grace Mahas | Published 2022-09-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-divide-3 References: [brooksrunning](https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/?dsgsgs) [Brooks Running](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooks-partners-with-jeff-staple) recently debuted its newest [road-to-tail adaptable shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpinway-advanced), the Divide 3. Launched this month, the shoe has a hybrid fit, including an air mesh upper for breathability and a TPU mudguard to protect the foot. This shoe provides [trail running traction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-running) alongside all the benefits and flexibility of road running shoes. The Divide 3 has a reconfigured midsole that boasts a soft DNA LOFT cushion for smooth transitions, plus flexibility and protection from road to trail. Moreover, the shoe features wet-dry traction so runners can feel confident venturing on and off the road. Lastly, the Divide 3 offers slide slits on shoes for drainage and an all-new air mesh upper for breathability. Brooks Running's Divide 3 is available in both men's and women's styles. Image Credit: Brooks Running ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Adaptable Footwear:** There is an opportunity to create adaptable footwear that caters to both trail and road running. - **Hybrid Fit:** Developing shoes with a hybrid fit that includes both breathable and protective materials can appeal to runners who value versatility. - **Wet-dry Traction:** Creating shoes with wet-dry traction can provide consumers with peace of mind when transitioning from road running to trail running. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sportswear:** The sportswear industry can explore producing adaptable shoes that fulfill all the requirements of a hybrid runner. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can benefit from footwear that caters to runners who enjoy both road and trail running. - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can focus on creating shoes that provide protection, breathability and versatility for hybrid runners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traction-Optimized Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roam-trail-running-shoe.md) - [Crossover Training Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooks-ghost-trail.md) - [Bright Collaborative Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cascadia-18.md) - [Versatile Trailblazing Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cascadia-1.md) - [Earth-Toned Trail Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/district-vision-x-new-balance-trail-running-shoe.md) - [Trail Running Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teva-aventrail.md) - [Adaptable Road-to-Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-pegasus-trail-5.md) - [Elite Ultramarathon Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-mtl-adapt-matryx.md) - [Performance Trail Hiking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offtrail-hike.md)