# Cat Print Kicks ‘Leopard Aviation' Keds is Footwear Your Inner Animal is Crying For By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-08-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-aviation References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/08/takashi-kumagai-x-keds-leopard-aviation-vot/) & [zozo.jp](http://zozo.jp/shop/adametrope/goods.html?gid=457172&did=&cid=2983) Want to mix your wild jungle style with ultimate comfort? Designer Takashi Kumagai and the footwear company [Keds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high) have come along to help you out, my entrepreneurial friend. ‘Leopard Aviation’ is the name being given to these Serengeti-style shoes. Appearing to be ultra comfortable, these lace-ups are sure to go well with jeans or with your best [fur coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-lt-1) and fedora. Available at Adam et Rope in the near future, these handsome numbers will undoubtedly make a statement without saying a word. Unleash your ferocious feline with ‘Leopard Aviation.’ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Animal Print Footwear:** There is a growing trend in the fashion industry for animal print footwear, thus creating opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create unique, stylish and comfortable shoes that cater to this demand. - **Comfortable Lace-up Shoes:** There is a trend towards making lace-up shoes more comfortable, which presents opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create innovative shoes that blend style with comfort. - **Statement Shoes:** There is a growing trend towards wearing shoes that make a statement, which presents opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create unique and eye-catching shoes that appeal to the fashion-conscious consumer. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take advantage of the growing trend for animal print footwear and create stylish and comfortable shoes that cater to this demand. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can create innovative lace-up shoes that are more comfortable and appeal to consumers looking for stylish yet comfortable footwear. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can create eye-catching and unique statement shoes that appeal to the fashion-conscious consumer and complement their outfits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4.md) - [Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-colorway.md) - [Sleek Leather Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-speedcat.md) - [Dynamic Aqua-Tonal Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20.md) - [Film-Inspired Shoe Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcat-og.md) - [Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Leopard Print Drink Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-series.md) - [Milestone-Honoring Exclusive Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-footwear-1.md)