# Animal Print-Kissed Footwear The Gourmet Ocelot Sneakers Use Dwarf Leopard Print By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-09-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-ocelot-sneakers References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2012/09/14/gourmet-ocelot-sneaker-pack) & [gourmetfootwear](http://gourmetfootwear.com/collections/new) A unique example of animal print shoes, the Gourmet Ocelot sneakers use dwarf leopard print to stand apart from rivals. The ocelot is a wild cat that resides in South America, Central America and Mexico. Now this southern feline is being brought to human feet that have the good sense to buy a pair. The Gourmet Ocelot sneakers come in three different styles, the 35 LP, the Dieci 2 SN and the Quattro Skate. My favorite is the black 35 LP because it uses just a hint of the ocelot print and looks super comfortable. The 35 LP is also the only shoe of the set that comes in two different colorways. You can buy the sneakers form the Gourmet online store now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal Print-kissed Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more sustainable and ethical ways to incorporate animal prints in footwear designs. - **Dwarf Leopard Print:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a market for unique and exotic animal prints, such as dwarf leopard, in the fashion industry. - **Gourmet Ocelot Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the use of unconventional animal prints in footwear to cater to niche markets and drive consumer demand. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing eco-friendly and cruelty-free practices in the production of animal print footwear. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with conservation organizations to promote the use of ethically-sourced and sustainable animal prints in fashion. - **Online Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging e-commerce platforms to reach a wider customer base for unique animal print footwear designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4.md) - [Faux Fur-Animal Print Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-lt-1.md) - [Chunky Patterned Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-wildcats.md) - [Animal Faux Fur Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-3.md) - [Reptilian-Inspired Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowaconstrictor.md) - [Faux Reptilian Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-moc-premium.md) - [Sleek Textural Sneaker Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ostrich.md) - [Cow-Print Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-1.md) - [Cow Print High-Top Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rasant-mid.md)