After those two roundhouses, this is one pair of NB x GR that is sure to TKO Trail fans and maybe even convert a few city-slickers as well. Fuschia suede and pink bits mixed with black mesh and enough speckle to keep your freckle impeccable, makes for a perfectly timed seasonal crossover. Not to mention the safety orange slapped on the bone stock suede... either way they both spell Bear Grylls!
While the JPE inspired hiker-phenom has largely refused to nudge into the euro mainstream, this ‘woodsy’ vibe has really caught our imagination and we have developed a renewed hunger for anything ACG-ish the biz can throw our way. The main question seems to be whether upmarket boutiques have the werewithal to actually get behind this stuff and order shoes for their customers in markets where the concept of Trail Running isn’t fashionable or even possible without a five hour journey by plane, train and automobile. We hope they do, because this whole category deserves a warm reception...

