# Tooth-Bottomed Brogues The Apex Predator Shoes by fantich and young Take a Bite of Fashion By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-10-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-predator-shoes References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Toothsoled_shoes--Shoe--Style.html) & [fantichandyoung](http://fantichandyoung.co.uk/apex-predator-shoes/) Become a predator on the streets of the urban jungle with the Apex Predator shoes by fantich and young. Described by the British art studio as having "no predators of their own" and "residing at the top of their food chain," these shoes explore a more dangerous side to men's fashion. In customizing the [classic lace-up brogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtip-gxb) by the distinguished fashion house Saville Row, fantich and young changes how we look at [men's footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer) by having a sole covered in real human teeth, some of which have been painted gold to look like gold caps. The deadly and skeletal imagery have a kill-or-be-killed message that takes the seriousness of the business world literally. The Apex Predator shoes by fantich and young take a bite out of classic business attire. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Predator Fashion Trend:** Creating clothing and accessories that project a predatory image to signify strength and power in the business world. - **Skeletal Imagery Trend:** Incorporating macabre designs in the fashion industry to convey a bold and daring attitude. - **Customized Footwear Trend:** Personalizing footwear to make a statement about one's style and personality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers can incorporate edgy, unconventional designs to differentiate from traditional styles in the market. - **Luxury Footwear Industry:** Designers of luxury footwear can incorporate unique and unusual materials to appeal to those who value exclusive and eye-catching designs. - **Business Attire Industry:** Creating unconventional pieces for the corporate world that express boldness and aggression can appeal to those seeking a confident and powerful image. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-finger-shoe.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md) - [Anatomical Shoe Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birchbury-bramford.md) - [Industrial Textural Rugged Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x4-brutal-boot.md) - [Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker-1.md) - [Dramatic Spiked Sporty Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro.md) - [Mossy Stone-Mirrored Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md)