# Safari Soccer Cleats The Nike FootballX Pack Draws Inspiration from Animals in the Wild By M | Published 2015-12-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-footballx References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/12/nike-footballx-safari-pack) & [nike](http://www.nike.com) For athletes and sport enthusiasts looking for an eccentric pair of shoes to adorn on the field, the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-2) FootballX Safari cleats offer a modern design coupled with [bold pattern prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4). The shoes are sleek and modelled to the foot, offering durable performance play on all sorts of terrain. The Nike FootballX Safari pack revamps celebrity design Tinker Hatfield's iconic spotted print and reimagines them for these sleek soccer cleats. The shoes feature the celebrated [Hypervenom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-pack) design with a thin sole, fitted shape, side tongue and durable thin laces. The shoe also has a fitted sock-like ankle piece that gives the wearer a skin-to-skin wear that is ideal for players frequently on the move and kicking from all angles. The shoe offers movement and simultaneously precision on the field. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Bold Pattern Prints:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce bold pattern prints in various industries, such as fashion, home decor, and automotive design, to create unique and attention-grabbing products. - **Sleek and Modelled Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply sleek and modelled design principles to the manufacturing of other sports equipment, such as tennis rackets, golf clubs, and hockey sticks, to enhance performance and aesthetics. - **Fitted Sock-like Ankle Piece:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate fitted sock-like ankle pieces in the design of everyday footwear, like sneakers and boots, to provide a comfortable and secure fit for individuals with active lifestyles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of bold pattern prints in sports apparel to create unique and eye-catching designs that appeal to athletes and sport enthusiasts. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply sleek and modelled design principles to the manufacturing of different types of footwear, such as sandals, dress shoes, and casual sneakers, to offer both style and comfort. - **Athletic Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate fitted sock-like ankle pieces in the design of athletic equipment, such as basketball shoes, volleyball kneepads, and running shoes, to enhance performance and reduce the risk of injuries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snakeskin-Textural Soccer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-2.md) - [Athlete-Approved Football Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot.md) - [Metallic Tinged Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiempo-sneaker.md) - [Futuristic Metallic Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-1.md) - [Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-tiempo.md) - [Sleek Iridescent Soccer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-void.md) - [Snakeskin Indoor Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-olive-aura.md) - [Modern Updated Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-24.md) - [Athlete-Approved Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mercurial-tn.md)