# Feline Footwear Hybrids The Gourmet Quadici Cheetah has a Rubber Boot Base and Sneaker Body By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-quadici-cheetah References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/01/08/gourmet-quadici-cheetah-spring-2011/) & [gourmetinyourface](http://gourmetinyourface.com/blog/?p=3647) I only wish I had the courage to sport the Gourmet Quadici Cheetah. Gourmet's latest shoe combines [sneakers with rubber boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessi-weekend-chelsea-boots) to create a unique piece of footwear that wouldn't be complete without its [leopard-print pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowaconstrictor). The Gourmet Quadici Cheetah offers the [water-resistance of a rubber boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chelsea-sneaker-boot) while still looking as stylish as a sneaker. This shoe has to be examined up close to be truly appreciated, so check it out in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Hybrid Footwear:** There is an opportunity for footwear companies to experiment with combining different shoe styles, materials, and features. - **Fashion X Function:** There is an opportunity to create fashion-forward footwear that still provides practicality and functionality. - **Non-traditional Materials:** There is an opportunity to explore the use of unconventional materials in footwear design, such as rubber and animal prints. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic footwear brands can experiment with combining sneaker materials with rubber and other materials to create more durable, all-weather options for their consumers. - **Fashion Footwear:** Fashion footwear brands can capitalize on the trend of hybrid shoes by creating stylish and unique designs that incorporate both fashion and practicality. - **Outdoor Footwear:** Brands that focus on outdoor footwear can take inspiration from the rubber and water-resistant components of the hybrid footwear trend to create more functional and weather-resistant options for their consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Sneaker-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chukka-sneaker-boot.md) - [Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratboot.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Animal Faux Fur Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-3.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot.md) - [Chic Cyberpunk Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-zoom-gaiadome-goretex-digi-camo.md) - [Summer-Ready Woven Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercat-sneaker.md) - [Dynamic Aqua-Tonal Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20.md)