# Spanking Sneaker Ads The Foot Locker Spank Commercial Hurts So Good By Michael Hines | Published 2010-05-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-locker-spank References: [solecollector](http://solecollector.com/live/all/video-foot-locker-sneaker-mastermind-commercial/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/user/footlocker) The Foot Locker Spank ad is just what I needed to start my day off right. This ad features [a lot of shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casual-lifestyle-shoe) and a lot of spanking, which sounds like a decent combination to me. [Sneaker freaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky-kicks) will love this ad. Spanking aficionados should get a kick out of it too. The Foot Locker Spank ad isn't too naughty, but of course I would never expect to see it on American television stations. Sex does sell, but shoe spankings apparently don't. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Sneaker Advertising:** There is an opportunity to create more attention-grabbing ads within the sneaker industry through unconventional and creative advertising measures. - **Controversial Commercials:** With the rise of social media advertising, companies may see success with creating and circulating controversial ads that receive attention and ultimately drive sales. - **Humor in Advertising:** Humorous ads can be a powerful marketing tool and may be used more frequently in the future to target audiences across various industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Apparel:** Creative and entertaining ads, such as the Foot Locker Spank ad, have potential to draw in new customers and revitalize the sports apparel industry. - **Television Broadcasting:** As advertising trends become more unconventional, television broadcasters may need to reassess their standards and procedures in order to adapt to the changing advertising landscape. - **Advertising Agencies:** In light of the success of unconventional ads, advertising agencies may want to pitch more unique and cutting-edge ad campaigns to clients to differentiate themselves from competitors and remain relevant in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebrity-Endorsed Sneaker Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/start-with-sneakers.md) - [Sponge-Like Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-zponge.md) - [Stylish Footwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-as-you-go.md) - [Iconic Sneaker Anniversaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-day-1.md) - [Animated Footwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-your-feet.md) - [Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-spring-2024-campaign.md) - [Next-Gen Sneaker Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/store-of-the-future-concept.md) - [Kickoff Footwear Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-big-game.md) - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md)