# Exotic DIY Shoe Accents Add Animal Print to Any Pair of Sneakers with This Simple DIY Guide By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-12-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exotic-diy-shoe References: [ilovedoityourself](http://ilovedoityourself.com/diy-customiser-des-baskets-avec-du-leopard-customize-your-sneakers-with-leopard/) Any shoe fanatic looking for a cost-effective way to spruce up their footwear collection will absolutely adore these exotic DIY shoe accents, which showcases how to turn an ordinary pair of sneakers into a wild safari-themed design. Animal print has been gaining popularity in fashion and footwear for ages now, and while some people may be hesitant to wear fur, there's no denying that [animal print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-2) is something that often costs a fortune to acquire. That's why this DIY activity offers a creative alternative to purchasing a brand new pair of animal kicks from the department store. Requiring a few materials such as plain sneakers, [leopard fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rasant-mid), scissors and some glue, these exotic DIY shoe accents will transform any ordinary pair of kicks into a wonderfully fierce creation. Featured on the site 'I Love DIY,' these leopard print shoe accents showcase how any outdated pair of shoes can easily be transformed into a hip new design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Exotic DIY Shoe Accents:** DIY shoe accents are becoming increasingly popular as they offer a cost-effective way to add style to one's footwear collection. - **Animal Print Footwear:** Animal Print has been a popular trend in fashion and footwear for ages now and can offer a more affordable option for brand new animal printed kicks. - **Sustainability in Fashion:** Creating DIY shoe accents offers a more eco-conscious way to upgrade footwear and aligns with the growing trend of sustainability in fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel Industry:** The fashion and apparel industry can take advantage of this increasing trend by offering convenient DIY kits or using sustainable materials to produce more affordable animal print footwear. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can benefit from stocking up on affordable plain sneakers to attract a wider demographic of customers interested in personalizing their footwear. - **Arts and Crafts Industry:** The Arts and Crafts industry can capitalize on this trend by showcasing various ways to customize footwear through DIY shoe accent tutorials or offering creative classes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4.md) - [Customizable Shoe Decorating Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-your-toe.md) - [Faux Fur-Animal Print Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-lt-1.md) - [Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgablenits-1.md) - [Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair.md) - [Animal Faux Fur Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-3.md) - [Athletic Shoe Adornments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pearls.md) - [Customizable Co-Created Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-maker.md) - [Cow Print High-Top Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rasant-mid.md)