# Tiger Stripe Sneakers Alfie's Cup Court Low Tops are Wild for Summer 2009 By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfies-cup-court References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/06/01/alife-summer-2009-cup-court/) & [zozo.jp](http://zozo.jp/shop/flauge/goods.html?gid=426062&did=&cid=2376#) Alifie's new Cup Court sneakers come in three [bright colours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-cruiser-sneakers) for Summer 2009. Coming in green, red and purple, these [casual low top sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-sneaker) are made from leather and have the Alifie logo embossed on the side. The [tiger stripe pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-2) gives these sneakers a great added touch to give your feet that extra pop. **Implications** - Shoe fashion is a fast-moving and ever-changing arena of design, so companies like Alfie are in a perpetual need to stay on the cutting edge of the latest aesthetic craze. Even though it might not seem like a huge change, even the simple act of adding tiger stripes to a pair of shoes has the potential to reinvent them enough that consumers will find renewed interest in them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bright-colored Sneakers:** Opportunity for shoe companies to offer vibrant and eye-catching sneakers that stand out. - **Patterned Footwear:** Potential for innovative shoe designs that incorporate unique patterns and prints. - **Logo Embossed Sneakers:** Chance for brands to create personalized sneakers with their logo prominently displayed. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Shoe manufacturers can capitalize on the trend by producing stylish and trendy sneakers. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands and designers can explore new patterns and colors for their footwear collections. - **Branding and Marketing:** Opportunity for companies to create customized sneakers as part of their branding and marketing efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4.md) - [Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Footwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livello-rosso-collection.md) - [Green-Tonal Tennis Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-sport-club.md) - [Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway.md) - [Country-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h-street-tf.md) - [Paisley Patterned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-paisley.md) - [Dynamic Aqua-Tonal Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20.md) - [Faux Fur-Animal Print Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-lt-1.md)