Whether you're familiar with it or not, the gorpcore trend is hard to miss. But what exactly is it? Gorpcore refers to wearing functional, outdoor clothing in everyday settings. Simply put: it's a mix of modern outdoor gear and streetwear. This trend has been dominating the sneaker world for a while now, and we're more than happy to join in. We've put together a small selection of our most adventurous outdoor sneakers.

We don't need to tell you how incredibly cool the New Balance ML610 looks. But what's interesting to know is that this model is inspired by a New Balance trail design from 2000. With its supportive C-CAP cushioning and lightweight construction, the ML610 stands out from other sneakers when it comes to functionality. It's a true retro trail sneaker. The two newest additions to our ML610 collection feature a coarser mesh and rough suede overlays. Just like in nature: plenty of textures to feast your eyes on.

Saucony has spoiled us again with two new colorways of the Grid Peak. When we saw the natural color palette of these Saucony's, we knew right away: these had to come with us into the forest. This latest trail runner model from Saucony is weather-resistant and has an XT-900 sole that provides extra grip on any terrain. Adventure in the woods? Check. Adventure in the city? Check! With this versatility, the Grid Peak meets all the requirements of the gorpcore trend.

When you think of a hiking shoe, you probably think of a sturdy sole, lace hooks, and round laces. Well, the Ray Tracer TR2 from Fila has all of these, but wrapped in a sneaker package. With elements like these, Fila's hike-sneaker naturally deserves a spot in this list.

Maybe not your typical trail model, but they still earn their place in this selection: the Karhu's from the 'Mystic Forest' collection. The name says it all, really, but these are approved as outdoor sneakers by their colors alone. Now, of course, all sneakers are outdoor sneakers, but you get what I mean.

We didn't just pull this information out of thin air. We took our best pairs and tested them for you on the rough terrains of nature. 10,000 steps, 10 different surfaces, and a few rest breaks later, we can confirm: they passed the outdoor test. Back in the streets of Nijmegen, we also put them to the test on the safe surfaces of the city, and sure enough, they walk great there too. So if you're in need of some gorpcore inspiration, you can't go wrong with these pairs. We've shot some style photos for inspiration. And a bit as proof that we really did go outside.

That's it, folks. Now get out there!