The coolest shoe trends are the ones that don’t fall into the fashion trend category in the beginning, but which, after a few seasons, turn out to be the absolute hype that everyone wants to have. This was the case with Birkenstocks, with the ugly Dad sneakers and it’s no different with the latest sneaker crush. What are we talking about? The newest trail running sneakers or just trail runners.
Trail shoes have to withstand a lot. A lot more than their “normal” running shoe relatives at least. Their wearers run with them through mud, sand, meadows and fields in all types of weathers. This kind of running is called trail running and refers to running in the terrain. Trail running involves walking or hiking on uneven paths. Hence, stability and grip are essential key-details that the shoe should have – besides its sporty upper.
It can be said that the fact that trail running shoes are such a big trend comes from the major athleisure trend, which is based on the idea that one can look stylish while wearing sportswear. Thus, many trail running shoes, while they may still have their functionalities, look really cool and trendy.
But, given that these shoes are such a big trend, many people ask themselves how to work this new trend in their daily looks.
The good thing about the trend is that many men already have trail runners at home but don’t even know how much potential the practical shoe actually has. When it comes to creating a look around trail runners, forget zipper pants or functional jackets! They can stay in the closet for now. We prefer to combine these trendy shoes with plain casual trousers, jeans or sweatpants – the fancy kind if you will. Special pants made of wool or crepe make for a cool break in style. Some would even wear their running shoes with a sports jacket, but, in our opinion, that is taking it a bit too far.
And, what also needs to be pointed out is that trail runners can be worn until late autumn. Due to their weather resistance, they are in fact great footwear for slippery, leafy roads. Especially when worn with long woolen coats they look extremely cool. Parkas also look amazing with trail runners.
In terms of brands, Hoka One One, La Sortiva, Salomon, Saucony and others are the brands you should be counting on now. They combine everything we like about a shoe: a modern design and high quality at quite fair prices.
Trail running shoes are a big trend these days and, even those who like to keep it classic, may find that from time to time, they can wear such shoes – even if it’s just for working out. It can be said that we are at the peak of the sports shoes trend, so why not make the best of it?
Everyone needs to work out and be active, so a fancy pair of shoes might just be the thing to bring you down to the track field.
Fraquoh and Franchomme
Further reading:
Sporty streetwear- redefining urban men’s fashion in 2019
Menswear trend: Couture sportswear
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