# Wall-Climbing Kicks If You're Ready to Take Walking to the Next Level, You Need the 980 Tatou Shoe By Alex Scott | Published 2010-07-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/980-tatou-shoe References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/06/30/jumping-jacks-flashy-shoes/) & [annika-lueber](http://annika-lueber.com/) You may have heard of the niche extreme sport that calls itself Parkour, see the opening action sequence of 'Casino Royale' to get a better idea. However, the sport is not widely practiced, and very few products exist for it, which makes the 980 Tatou shoe by Annika Lüber so special. Looking like just a [sporty moccasin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo), this sneaker, I assure you, is much more than that. Crafted with a [super thick outer sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-mafate-x-hike), the 980 Tatou shoe is about 10 times tougher than your average sneaker. You need all of that extra protection when you're jumping off rooftops and scaling apartment buildings everyday. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Extreme Adventure Gear:** Creating durable and specialized gear for niche extreme sports like Parkour. - **Urban Exploration:** Designing products for individuals who enjoy exploring cities and urban environments in unconventional ways. - **Stealthy Footwear:** Developing sneakers that provide both comfort and protection for intense physical activities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Sports Equipment:** Opportunity to manufacture and sell specialized equipment for extreme sports. - **Adventure Travel and Tourism:** Catering to adventure tourists who seek unique urban exploration experiences. - **Athletic Footwear:** Disrupting the athletic shoe market by creating innovative and rugged designs for various sports. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kevlar-Constructed Trail Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naglev-veloce.md) - [Lightweight Agile Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertex-alpine.md) - [Ultramarathon Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-tecton-x-3.md) - [Futuristic Sleek Bouldering Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ab2-11s.md) - [Tactical Kevlar Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salewa-wildfire-nxt-goretex.md) - [Off-Grid All-Terrain Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropicfeel-allterrain-collection.md) - [Off-Road Barefoot Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-tracker-textile-at-ii.md) - [Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-robotics-moonwalkers.md) - [Harsh Terrain Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mount-to-coast-t1.md)