# Venomous Sneakers The Gourmet Cinque L Snakeskin is One Sleek Shoe By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cinque-l-snakeskin References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/10/04/gourmet-cinque-l-snakeskin/) & [gourmetinyourface](http://gourmetinyourface.com/) The Gourmet Cinque L Snakeskin lets you wear snakeskin on your shoes without having to strap on a pair of $300 boots. These sneakers from Italian designers Gourmet feature a [casual low-cut shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1), wrapped in faux-snakeskin. These sneakers are wrapped in faux-snakeskin which also makes them PETA-proof. The combination of a casual shoe and a [snakeskin pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake) works incredibly well here. The casual style offsets the attention-grabbing pattern, making for a cool combo. Check out the Gourmet Cinque L Snakeskin in the featured gallery and read below to see more great shoes from Gourmet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Faux-snakeskin Sneakers:** Opportunity for footwear manufacturers to create stylish and animal-friendly sneakers with faux-snakeskin patterns. - **Casual-low Cut Shoes:** Opportunity for designers to combine casual style with attention-grabbing patterns for an appealing shoe combo. - **Peta-proof Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to cater to the growing demand for animal-friendly products with PETA-approved alternatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity for footwear manufacturers to capitalize on the trend of faux-snakeskin sneakers and produce stylish and cruelty-free options. - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for designers to create casual-low cut shoes with attention-grabbing patterns, merging comfort and style. - **Ethical Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the market of animal-friendly fashion, providing PETA-approved alternatives to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [Reptilian-Inspired Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowaconstrictor.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Stylish Snakeskin Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/python-sambas.md) - [Faux Reptilian Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-moc-premium.md) - [Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker-1.md) - [Minimalist Sock-Like Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-slipon-sneaker.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md)