# Custom Cartoon Sneakers Mache Custom Kicks Brings to Life to Footwear from a Simpsons Episode By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-sneakers References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/nike-air-monarch-assassins/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mache275/) First sported by Ned Flanders in an episode from Season 2 of The Simpsons, the 'Assasin' is no longer a fictitious pair of cartoon sneakers. Mache Custom Kicks brings the chunky design to life with a black, yellow and red Sharpie on a [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-snes) Air Monarch silhouette. Boasting the expected aesthetic of cartoon sneakers, the custom re-work is also "highly reminiscent of Raf Simons' 'De Stijl' hiking boot." Mache Custom Kicks posted the real-life Assasin on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/markvonrama), where it quickly gained recognition. The silhouette includes strong references to the fictitious version of the cartoon sneakers, "including a yellow tongue, 'velcro-straps,' a red-accented midsole and the 'Assasin' script." This Simpsons-inspired silhouette is sure to delight fans and perhaps inspire them to DIY their own sneakers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Custom Cartoon Sneakers:** Opportunity for customized shoe brands to create cartoon-inspired designs for fans of popular shows and films. - **Cartoon Sneaker Hype:** Potential for sneaker collectors and enthusiasts to embrace cartoon-themed designs as part of their collections. - **Nostalgic Footwear:** Rising demand for footwear that pays homage to beloved cartoon characters and shows from the past. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Custom Shoe Design:** Companies specializing in customized sneakers can tap into the market for cartoon-inspired footwear. - **Sneaker Collecting:** Opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire and trade cartoon-themed sneakers. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Brands that create licensed merchandise can explore partnerships to produce cartoon-themed footwear for fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freizeit.md) - [Cartoon Franchise-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-classic-clog.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Chunky Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-925.md) - [Mismatched Sci-Fi Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-rick-and-morty-mb05.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Casual Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-star-superstar.md) - [TV Show-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-palermo.md) - [Iconic Anime-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnyc-2.md) - [Video Game Console Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-snes.md)