# Paw Print-Inspired Shoes Animal Footprint Wear by Maskull Lasserre Makes a Realistic Statement By Kevin Young | Published 2012-03-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maskull-lasserre1 References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/style-and-gear/animal-footprint-shoes-make-it-look-like-bears-are-roaming-the-streets/) & [maskulllasserre](http://maskulllasserre.com/home.html) These [animal footprint shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo) by Maskull Lasserre look like normal kicks but with a twist; the soles are manufactured into [animal paws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-cozy-animal-slippers) that leave life-like prints. One of the shoe's footprints is that of a bear and serves as a very realistic portrayal, which if imprinted in mud or soft terrain, could cause quite a stir! Canadian artist Maskull Lasserre also created [platform shoes with hoofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rasant-mid). It'd be quite the laugh to see these shoes make imprints as the Humane Society goes on a city-wide safari hunt. Part of Maskull's childhood was spent in South Africa, which explains the inspiration to these humorous shoes . Maskull's work encourages elements like humor that brings about the unexpected and strangeness in everyday life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animal-inspired Shoes:** Using animal-inspired designs in footwear to create unique and realistic statement pieces. - **Humorous Footwear:** Incorporating humor and playfulness into shoe design for a unique fashion statement. - **Nature-printed Soles:** Using nature-inspired prints on the soles of shoes for a fun and environmentally conscious twist. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Innovating footwear with playful and nature-inspired designs to appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Art:** Exploring the intersection of art and fashion with unique and humorous shoe designs. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Developing footwear with realistic animal prints to appeal to nature enthusiasts and hikers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mossy Stone-Mirrored Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio.md) - [Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratboot.md) - [Animal Faux Fur Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-3.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Frog Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frog-clog.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md) - [Creature-Themed Amphibian Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esenes-worldwide-frog-clogs.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md)