Need a fashionable yet functional sneaker refresh for your spring style? Shake up your white sneaker addiction by giving hike leisure a try.
If you love getting outdoors, this fashion trend is for you. With highly functional footwear, your athleisure style gets an upgrade with looks that can take you off road in style and functionality.
What is exactly is hike leisure? Hike leisure is a newer segment of athleisure fashion focused on a more active, outdoor lifestyle.
The sneakers are really what defines the trend, swapping athleisure basics for hiking sneakers that feature outdoor details like hiker laces, toggles, grippy high traction soles and more high top silhouettes versus athleisure’s dominant court sneaker and sport sneaker silhouettes.
Pair your hiking sneakers with a wardrobe of athleisure wear, or throw in some more hiking gear like a quarter zip fleece, anything with toggles and bright colored elastic or Velcro details, and don’t forget to focus on function as a dominant aspect of this trend (and a critical role in essential fashion). Fashion trends also include styles like bomber jackets and earthy hues like olive, rose and khaki offset with fresh whites and neon color pops.
Here are a few brands with some worthy women’s hiking sneakers that range from high top fashion sneakers to styles made for the most rugged outdoor adventures.
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Fashion sneakers for those looking for fashion… and no actual hiking
Don’t actually hike but like the trend? Naked Feet’s platform hiking sneaker is a great Segway from athleisure sneaker trends into hike leisure trends. Disclaimer, don’t take these bad boys off road. The mid-traction soles are much more suited for city streets and office floors than the great outdoors.
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For those looking for fashion + functional hiking sneakers
On my current wish list, adidas has a whole collection of women’s hiking shoes and women’s trail running shoes that pair great with athleisure style, but are also super equipped to take you off road with features like super grippy outsoles, cushioned midsoles, slip-on elastic laces and knit collars to keep out dirt and debris. Plus, you’ll find them in an assortment of neutral and earthy hues that go great with modern active wear while being less prone to show dirt and scuffs from heavier wear outdoors.
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Comfortable hike leisure inspired walking sneakers made for travel
OTBT is a women’s fashion brand that’s designed for travel, and as such has an assortment of comfortable women’s sneakers that feature lightweight materials and grippy soles. The Hybrid is a sneaker-hiker crossover style that was designed around the hike leisure trend, featuring hiker places and stretchy knit uppers. I’ve worn the style in city streets and off road, and they’re super comfy for the wear.
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Sneakers for those who do more hiking, and like hiking style less than sporty athleisure
For a more hiking-specific look, Merrell is a long standing outdoors brand that has a big selection of hiking sneakers that are fashionable enough to pair with your casual style on and off trail.
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Sneakers for those who hike, and don’t care much about fashion
Of course, there’s a segment of women looking for hiking sneakers that couldn’t care less about fashion, but need rugged functionality. Brands like Keen are a worthy option for the more rugged outdoors woman with a selection of hiking sneakers and sandals.
Getting excited to get outdoors more this year than ever? Make it fashion with women’s hiking sneakers made for an active lifestyle that can transport you from your daily destinations to the deep outdoors, equipped for rugged terrain.
Above all, enjoy the journey. The earth was beautifully and wonderfully made. Give your screen time a break and breathe in the fresh air, listen to the wind and footsteps on the earth, take in the sights from breathtaking landscapes to the details in everything around you, and spend a few moments reflecting on all that is good.
In accordance with the FTC regulations for Influencers, this post was made in collaboration with adidas. All thoughts, comments and musings are made of my own opinion and honest, personal experience with the products reviewed or mentioned. I hope you’ve found this post informational and inspiring!