# Intimidating Shark-Shaped Heels These 'Irregular Choice' Heels are Made to Resemble Predators By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-08-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irregular-choice-heels References: [modcloth](http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-heels/shark-who-goes-there-heel) The 'Shark! Who Goes There?' Irregular Choice heels are probably the closest you'll ever want a shark to get to your feet. The strange heels are shaped just like an open-mouthed shark that is ready to take a bite out of its prey. As fearsome as they are, this will likely not deter your friends from wanting to borrow this [unusual pair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo) every once in a while. These heels are made with [soft materials like suede and leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection), but these shoes definitely have a hard edge to them. Small details like the sawtooth fabric rims, the shimmery water-like heel and the leering red jeweled eyes add intimidating details to this shark-shaped heel. This is one shoe that will definitely make its wearer feel as fierce as this [deadly water predator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-fragrance). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Predator-inspired Footwear:** The Irregular Choice heels are part of a trend of shoes made to resemble predators, offering consumers a fierce and unique fashion statement. - **Unconventional Heel Designs:** The shark-shaped heels represent the growing trend of unconventional heel designs, providing an opportunity for designers to create bold and eye-catching footwear. - **Fearful Fashion:** Fear-inducing fashion items like these shark-shaped heels are becoming increasingly popular, allowing consumers to express their individuality and edginess through their style choices. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the potential of predator-inspired footwear to tap into the demand for unique and daring shoe designs. - **Design:** Designers can seize the opportunity to create disruptive footwear designs by embracing unconventional heel shapes and incorporating fearsome elements such as predator features. - **Retail:** Retailers can take advantage of the growing interest in fearful fashion items by stocking predator-inspired footwear and offering customers a unique shopping experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Predator-Shaped PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooler-master-shark-x.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-and-adidas-originals.md)