# Cat-Shaped Shoes Retailer Rakuten Now Offers Feline-Inspired Kicks By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catshaped-shoes References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/04/01/cat-shoes-so-youll-always-land-on-your-fashionable-feet/) & [rakuten.co.jp](http://www.rakuten.co.jp/?l2-id=shop_header_logo) These cat-shaped shoes by online retailer Rakuten will help to add that little bit of feline fierceness to any outfit. The front part of the shoes feature little kitten eyes, a mouth and even ears. In Asia, this type of Hello Kitty-inspired fashion is huge, and many women love to add these quirky and cute additions to their outfits. For most North Americans this would be quite the fashion statement, and onlookers will certainly remember the girl with the cat-shaped shoes. Rakuten is offering these in a number of different styles and designs, including red platforms and ballet flats too. Whatever your style, add some pizzazz with these stylish cat shoes that will jazz up a number of outfits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Novelty Fashion Accessories:** Creating novelty fashion accessories like cat-shaped shoes is a great way to tap into regional trends and gain the attention of consumers looking for unique designs. - **Animal-inspired Footwear:** Designing animal-inspired footwear can help retailers reach a niche market of consumers looking for playful and whimsical fashion items. - **Quirky Additions to Outfits:** Adding quirky and playful elements to outfits is a trend that continues to resonate with consumers looking for self-expression through fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can experiment with playful designs like animal-inspired shoes to attract consumers looking for unique and stylish options. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can increase sales by offering novelty accessories like cat-shaped shoes that appeal to specific segments of the market. - **Online Retail:** Online retailers like Rakuten can tailor their inventory by offering unique fashion items that resonate with specific regional trends and niches like the Hello Kitty-inspired trend in Asia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-1.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Collaborative Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-hightop-sneakers.md) - [Crystalline Cartoon Clog Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-x-crocs-jibbitz.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md) - [Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratboot.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Adorable Plush Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-sneaker.md)