# Playful Feline Sneakers Shop Jeen's Kitty High Tops Will Appeal to Animal Lovers By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-08-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feline-sneakers References: [shopjeen](http://www.shopjeen.com/collections/shoes/products/kitty-high-top-sneakers) These feline sneakers from e-retailer Shop Jeen will appeal to animal lovers who aren't afraid to experiment with their wardrobe. Though seemingly childlike, these [high top shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-hightop-sneakers) are actually designed for adults. Shop Jeen is not only known for its daring clothing but is a purveyor of niche and nostalgic accessories that target popular youth subcultures -- including ravers, Goths and Seapunks. These particular shoes borrow from Tokyo's [anime fashion aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freizeit) and marry an adult shoe with a playful and kid-approved design. These feline sneakers feature a classic, all-white look that is accented with a cat-shaped shoe tongue. The element features cat ears and is accented with a feline face with blue eyes. This daring footwear design pushes boundaries and defies millennial style expectations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 - **Animal-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion industry to incorporate animal-inspired designs into their products - **Nostalgic Accessories:** Opportunity for retailers to incorporate nostalgic accessories targeting popular youth subcultures - **Anime Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion industry to incorporate anime-inspired designs into their products ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to create daring and unique clothing and accessories - **Youth Subculture:** Opportunity for retailers to cater to niche and nostalgic accessories for youth subcultures - **Anime Merchandise:** Opportunity for retailers to incorporate anime-inspired merchandise in fashion and accessories ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-hightop-sneakers.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) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Kidult Baby Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-baby.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [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) - [Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-hightop-sneakers.md)