Forsake

Forsake sells hiking boots, trail sneakers, insulated winter footwear, and waterproof sneakers for men and women. Most styles are priced $140-$200, placing the line in the mid-range tier between discount hikers and premium alpine brands. Products are sold direct-to-consumer through forsake.com and at roughly 150 outdoor-oriented retailers across the United States. The company positions its footwear as “all-weather sneakers,” merging sneaker aesthetics with membrane-level weatherproofing; every model uses taped seams and Peak-to-Pavement® outsoles. Signature pieces include the Patch waterproof hiking boot and the Philby high-top sneaker-boot, both built on the same Boa or traditional lace chassis and backed by a 1-year waterproof guarantee. Core buyers are 25-40-year-old urban commuters, weekend hikers, and bike-to-bar patrons who want one pair of shoes that can handle subway grime, dog walks, and day hikes without looking technical. The brand leans into minimalist colorways, recycled upper materials, and pack-friendly weight to serve consumers valuing versatility, low closet count, and discreet outdoor capability. Forsake competes in the “outdoor casual” gap occupied by heritage hiking names pushing retro silhouettes and by sneaker brands adding rugged overlays. It differentiates by starting from trail-specific lasts and waterproof membranes first, then streamlining the upper to read as a sneaker, giving equal priority to puddle-proof function and city styling rather than retrofitting an existing casual shoe with outdoor features.