# Mountain-Climbing Skateboard Shoes White Mountaineering Slip-Ons Are Fit for the Alps, Or a Skate By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-03-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-mountaineering-shoes References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/03/white-mountaineering-cotton-linen-jacquard-slip-on/) & [arknets.co.jp](http://www.arknets.co.jp/modules/arknets_shop/kaimono.php?id=19390&sid=4&bid=81&cid=1) These [White Mountaineering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-white-mountaineering) slip-ons look like the old-school [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-lx-old-skool-36-goretex) skateboarding shoes popularized in the '80s. They're made of cotton linen jacquard with a mountain-climber pattern that would look equally at home at a ski chalet or at a skate park. The patterned slip-ons in the gallery above are a part of White Mountaineering's Spring/Summer 2009 collection. **Implications** - White Mountaineering could have convinced themselves that mountain shoes and skateboarding shoes are two completely different things that should never go together, but instead they show with this unexpected cross-over that there is a whole lot of potential in hybrid products. Consumers are drawn to products that take the best of two worlds, and this is a great example of that strategy in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Hybrid Product Trend:** The combination of mountain-climbing and skateboarding shoes exemplifies the growing trend of hybrid products that offer the best of two worlds. - **Patterned Slip-ons Trend:** The patterned slip-ons featured in this article showcase the rising trend of stylish and unique slip-on footwear. - **Cross-over Collaboration Trend:** The collaboration between mountaineering and skateboarding footwear brands highlights the trend of cross-over collaborations that bring together different industries to create innovative products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Industry:** The innovation of mountain-climbing skateboard shoes presents opportunities for the footwear industry to create hybrid designs that cater to the needs of diverse consumers. - **Outdoor Sports Industry:** The cross-over between mountaineering and skateboarding shoes opens up opportunities for the outdoor sports industry to expand its product offerings and attract a wider range of enthusiasts. - **Fashion Industry:** The trend of patterned slip-on shoes provides the fashion industry with new avenues for incorporating unique designs into their footwear collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [Weatherproof Skateboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-lx-old-skool-36-goretex.md) - [Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastery-atelier.md) - [Retro Hiking-Detailed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slip-on-rs.md) - [Graphic Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-x-undercover.md) - [Asymmetrical Slip‑on Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-vans.md) - [Hiking-Style Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mte-crosspath.md) - [Textural Update Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-quan-1.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md)