The real winners of tech footwear

ROA, Merrell & Salomon stay on top The last few years have seen trail-ready functional footwear explode. Yet as is the case with every trend as it grows, many brands without the innovative credentials scrambled to design their own versions. And while we're all for creative takes, the unfortunate result of this was that actually-credible footwear brands were often overshadowed. In order to clear the air, these are the heavy hitters who are truly winning the game at the intersection of function and style.   MERRELL For decades, Merrell has been known as a go-to provider of outdoor footwear and apparel. More recently, however, the brand has keyed in on a more fashionable aesthetic that put it on the radar of the sartorially-savvy crowd. Its Hydro Moc is instantly recognizable, but the label's lesser-known Winter Moc is a silhouette you don't want to miss. [SHOP MERRELL](   ROA What was originally born out of an encounter between Italian retailer [Slam Jam’s]( creative team and technical footwear designer Maurizio Quaglia has now blossomed into an outdoor brand toeing the line between form and function, as evidenced by its durable, kudu skin-equipped footwear being the subject of fashion collaborations with the likes of [Brain Dead]( and Stüssy. [SHOP ROA](   SALOMON The French outdoor sports label is primarily known as a performance brand, yet has been no stranger to collaborations that have accelerated its relevance in the fashion footwear sphere in recent years. The XT-6 in, particular —while initially designed for hitting the trails — is now a staple in the style scene. [SHOP SALOMON]( [SHOP ALL FOOTWEAR](   FUNCTIONAL GARMS TO MATCH YOUR KICKS [BROWSE ALL BRANDS]( 📷: [@time,]( Highsnobiety Download the Highsnobiety App [Instagram]( [TikTok]( [Discord]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Facebook]( © 2022 Highsnobiety, Genthiner Str. 32-34, Berlin 10785, Germany You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website: {EMAIL}. You can [unsubscribe]( from this list. [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms]( | [Store Terms]( | [View In Browser](