# Winter-Resistant Running Shoes The Nike Women's Air Huarache Run Mid Can Withstand Cold Weather By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-09-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-air-huarache References: [news.nike](http://news.nike.com/news/womens-nike-air-huarache-run-mid) & [news.nike](http://news.nike.com/news/womens-nike-air-huarache-run-mid) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-juniper-trail-2-goretex) Sportswear Women's Air Huarache Run Mid is a sport shoe that retains many of the original cues associated with the Air Huarache, but refines and upgrades them so that they can survive and maintain a high level of performance in the unforgiving cold. Some of the most important updates marking the Women's Air Huarache Run Mid include significantly increased ankle height, [water-repelling molded leather uppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-nike-air-max-90), a shrouded exoskeleton equipped with a [fully waterproof zipper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproofshoe), a gusset tongue and a sticky rubber outsole. These shoes are designed for the woman who wants to get her run on regardless of the weather or elements, but at the same time places a high degree of importance to looking her very best. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Winter-resistant Running Shoes:** Opportunity for creating durable and weather-resistant shoes for athletes who need to train in cold and harsh conditions. - **Enhanced Performance in Cold Weather:** Innovative technologies that allow athletes to maintain optimal performance during winter workouts. - **Fashion and Function Combined:** Integration of style and functionality in athletic shoes for women to meet both performance and aesthetic requirements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunity for athletic footwear companies to develop winter-resistant shoes for athletes. - **Outdoor Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating cold-weather gear that enhances performance for outdoor sports enthusiasts. - **Fashion Apparel:** Collaboration between sportswear and fashion brands to create stylish and functional winter running shoes for women. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cold Weather Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-norvan-nivalis-shoe.md) - [Winter Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norvan-nivalis.md) - [Quick-Lace Winter Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerios-nivalis-gtx.md) - [Long-Distance Alpine Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norvan-nivalis-gtx.md) - [Inclement Weather Training Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-juniper-trail-2-goretex.md) - [Winter-Ready GORE-Tex Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertex-gtx.md) - [Weatherproof Lightweight Zipped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-sndr.md) - [Winterized High-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-jordan-winterized-6-rings.md) - [Layered Weatherized Breathable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-nike-air-max-90.md)