The so-called “Hot Girl Walk” trend is under fire, and one piece of gear could bring an even bigger burn. Creator Mia Lind claims she invented the viral Hot Girl Walk fitness trend, sparking controversy after she attempted to trademark the phrase and reportedly asked small businesses to stop using it, a move that eventually escalated into a full-blown legal battle . Lind says she first created the concept back in 2020 and posted about it on TikTok in January 2021. Since then, she’s expanded the