When it comes to Barbour, the first thing that probably comes to mind about the British outerwear brand is iconic waxed jacketsworn by Princess Diana and forever IT-Girl Alexa Chung. But Barbour has had a resurgence on my Instagram feed due to its lively collabs with Ganni, Noah and, more recently, Japan’s FLOWERBOUND. Both known for their high-quality craftsmanship and outdoor-friendly styles, the brands collaborated to design a vibrant collection that brings Barbour’s classic tartan lining together with Flower Mountain’s signature Dandelion pattern—inspired by the blooms the brand’s founders saw while climbing Mt. Fuji.
The collaboration consists of jackets, sneakersand boots. But it’s the Barbour X Flower Mountain Yamano 3 sneaker that immediately caught our attention. The shoe has practical features such as an antibacterial Cork insole, a lightweight rubber sole with a serrated tread and hiking spikes that make it comfortable for walking through both cityscapes and trails. But it’s also stylish, thanks to a combination of suede and waxed technical fabrics and three eye-catching colorways that can complement a outdoor or streetwear-inspired looks.
Our editors have tested their fair share of Activewear and fitness equipmentSo of course we had to put the Barbour X Flower Mountain Yamano 3 sneaker to the test and see if it feels as good as it looks – no matter where we go. Keep reading to see four editors’ honest thoughts on the City-to-Trail sneaker.
