Margaret Howell x Mizuno V2 GORE-TEX Releases in Light Grey
Margaret Howell and Mizuno expand their collaborative output with a new colorway of the V2 GORE-TEX Hiking Shoe, arriving in a restrained Light Grey that bridges technical function and minimal design language. The model layers waterproof GORE-TEX construction with Mizuno's proprietary Double Grip traction system, positioning it equally at home on urban terrain and mountain trails.
By Marcus Chen
The partnership between the British minimalist label and the Japanese athletic heritage brand has proven a natural fit—one rooted in shared restraint and engineering rigor. With the V2 GORE-TEX iteration now available in Light Grey, the collaboration deepens its commitment to footwear that refuses easy categorization: neither purely technical nor purely aesthetic, but rather invested in the convergence of both.
The Light Grey colorway itself deserves attention. Rather than defaulting to stark neutrality, the execution presents a nuanced mid-tone that reads both contemporary and timeless—the kind of palette Margaret Howell has long favored for its versatility across season and context. It's a deliberate choice that elevates the shoe beyond casual trend-chasing.
Design Details
Constructed with GORE-TEX laminate throughout the upper, the V2 prioritizes weatherproofing without sacrificing breathability. The membrane technology manages internal moisture while creating a genuine barrier against rain and wet conditions—a meaningful distinction for footwear marketed toward variable outdoor use. This is not decoration; it's infrastructure.
Underfoot sits Mizuno's Double Grip outsole system, engineered specifically to anchor the wearer on compromised surfaces—wet rock, muddy inclines, slick pavement. The traction pattern reflects Mizuno's decades of technical development in performance athletics, now redirected toward the hybrid terrain that defines contemporary outdoor footwear.
The upper's overall silhouette maintains the clean proportions that have become synonymous with the Margaret Howell aesthetic: no excess volume, minimal visual hierarchy, construction that reads as honest rather than dressed-up. Seaming and overlays sit flush, and the GORE-TEX integration occurs without visual flourish.
The Collaboration's Arc
Margaret Howell's move into technical sportswear collaboration represents a logical extension of the brand's broader design philosophy—the belief that functional rigor and editorial restraint are not competing values but rather complementary ones. Pairing with Mizuno, a brand with legitimate hiking and trail credentials, sidesteps the performative aspect that plagues many luxury-sportswear hybrids. This feels grounded.
The Light Grey V2 signals that the partnership intends to develop rather than exhaust itself. A second colorway iteration suggests durability in the concept—the kind of signal that separates genuine collaboration from one-off novelty.
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Release Info
The Margaret Howell x Mizuno V2 GORE-TEX Hiking Shoe in Light Grey is available now through Margaret Howell's channels. At ¥33,000 JPY (approximately $207 USD), the pricing sits above standard technical hiking footwear but below luxury designer positioning—a middle ground that reflects the shoe's dual identity.
FAQs
Where can I buy the Margaret Howell x Mizuno V2 GORE-TEX?
The Light Grey colorway is available now directly through Margaret Howell's retail channels.
How much does the shoe cost?
Retail is set at ¥33,000 JPY, equivalent to approximately $207 USD.
What materials make up the V2 GORE-TEX upper?
The shoe features GORE-TEX laminate construction for waterproofing and breathability, paired with Mizuno's proprietary Double Grip outsole technology for traction on wet and uneven terrain.
Release Info
Availability: Available Now
Retail Price: ¥33,000 JPY (approx. $207 USD)
Where to Buy: Margaret Howell
