# Wild Safari Sneakers The Lanvin Leopard Print Hi-Tops Will Have You Questioning High Heels By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-08-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-leopard-print-hi-tops References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2010/08/06/lanvin-leopard-print-hi-tops/) & [lanvin](http://www.lanvin.com/) Women may not be as enamored by sneakers as the fellas, but every once in a while, a pair will emerge onto the scene that leaves us drooling all over ourselves. The [Lanvin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu) Leopard Print Hi-Tops is definitely that rare pair that makes us second-guess high heels. These [lace-up high tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sons-rogue-baseline-hi-top-tan) feature a [leopard-print pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-2) and a leather toe and back. So ladies, kick those high heels to the curb in favor of these Lanvin Leopard Print Hi-Tops. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Luxury Sneakers:** As high-end fashion houses venture into the sneaker market, there is a disruptive opportunity for the sneaker industry to push the limits of design and materials. - **Animal Print Fashion:** The resurgence of animal print in mainstream fashion is a potential innovation opportunity for textile and print industries. - **Genderless Streetwear:** The growing trend of genderless fashion presents an opportunity for the streetwear industry to experiment with androgynous designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** High-end fashion houses can disrupt the sneaker market with luxury designs that will appeal to sneaker enthusiasts who want to make a statement. - **Textile:** The animal print trend can lead to innovative product development in the textile industry with new fabric materials that have unique patterns and textures. - **Retail:** With the increasing demand for genderless fashion, retailers can tap into this trend by creating more inclusive and diverse clothing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4.md) - [Cow Print High-Top Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rasant-mid.md) - [Faux Fur-Animal Print Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-lt-1.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Comfortable High-Heeled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highheeled-sneaker.md) - [Cow-Print Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-general-1.md) - [Cow Print Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-field-general.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md)