# Rugged Trail Running Boots Rier Joins Salomon to Reimagine the Performance XA Jungle Boot By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xa-jungle References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/rier-salomon-collab-2024/)  Rier works in collaboration with [Salomon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xa-forces-jungle) as the Parisian brand decorates the famed XA Jungle silhouette. It is a stylish yet rugged [trail running boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-runner-2) with a muted look. The two brands are rooted in a strong expertise in the outdoors and how to make it look good as well. Andreas Steiner, founder of Rier shares with [Highsnobiety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowclog-1), "I was particularly convinced once I had the opportunity to learn and see the engineering process behind every product in Annecy France. The main idea was to bring a super high-performance tactical boot into a more fashion-conscious distribution. We chose to offer it in a monolithic castle rock grey, a direct nod to the shades of the Dolomites as well as to the asphalt city-scape." Image Credit: Rier ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 28% - 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 - **Fashion-conscious Outdoor Gear:** The collaboration between Rier and Salomon exemplifies the fusion of functionality and style in outdoor gear, catering to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Tactical-inspired Footwear:** Transforming high-performance tactical boots into everyday wearable fashion offers a unique point of entry into new markets. - **Monochrome Aesthetics in Performance Footwear:** The choice of a single, sophisticated color palette for the XA Jungle Boot highlights a growing trend towards minimalistic yet high-performance outdoor footwear. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Apparel:** Brands are increasingly integrating aesthetics with performance, appealing to consumers looking for stylish yet functional outdoor gear. - **Fashion Footwear:** Collaborations between traditional outdoor brands and fashion labels reveal new potential in creating footwear that balances style with rugged utility. - **Tactical Gear:** The blend of tactical design and high fashion principles in products like the XA Jungle Boot offers disruptive potential in the tactical gear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Military-Grade Tactical Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xa-forces-jungle.md) - [Collaborative Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-salomon-xt6.md) - [Earth-Toned Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-suede-1.md) - [Reworked Tech Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtwhisper-1.md) - [Technical Trail Leather Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp.md) - [Tonal Performance Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-xa-pro-3d-la-yaute.md) - [Militant Heavy-Duty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr10k-x-salomon-quest-low-2-sneakers.md) - [Functionally Chic Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-x-salomon-acs-pro.md) - [Collaborative Hiking Trail Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-runner-2.md)