# Animal-Print Athletic Shoes The Nike Pocket Runner Animal Pack Adds Attitude to Athletic Shoes By Michael Hines | Published 2011-04-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-pocket-runner-animal-pack References: [solecollector](http://solecollector.com/Sneakers/News/Nike-WMNS-Pocket-Runner-QS--Animal-Pack-/) Women: do you wish your running shoes had a little more flair and attitude? If the answer to that question was yes, then the new [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-premium-black-realtree) Pocket Runner Animal Pack is for you. Nike has redesigned their popular Pocket Runner with two new animal prints designed to give your athletic shoe closet a little more attitude. The Nike Pocket Runner Animal Pack comes in three colors, all black pony hair, zebra and leopard. Each shoe will be made with [Zoom Air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphafly-3-sneaker) cushioning and an Lunarlon sole designed to keep you running for longer. The Animal Pack may look a little bizarre, but when you think about it, it actually makes perfect sense. Women already have wild shoes like animal-print high heels, wedges and flats, so why not [animal-print athletic shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4) as well? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animal-print Athletic Shoes:** As animal-prints become more popular in the fashion industry, athletic shoe brands should consider incorporating them into their designs to appeal to fashion-conscious customers. - **Zoom Air Cushioning:** Brands in the athletic industry should invest in incorporating new and innovative cushioning technologies into their shoe designs to appeal to customers who prioritize comfort and performance. - **Gender-specific Athletic Shoes:** Brands in the athletic industry should consider designing athletic shoe collections that cater to gender-specific needs and preferences, such as Nike's Pocket Runner Animal Pack for women. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic footwear brands should consider incorporating animal-print designs and new cushioning technologies to appeal to fashion-conscious customers and those who prioritize comfort and performance, respectively. - **Women's Footwear:** Brands in the women's footwear industry should invest in designing shoes that cater to women's unique preferences and needs, such as athletic shoes with animal-print designs like Nike's Pocket Runner Animal Pack. - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands should consider incorporating animal-print designs into their clothing and footwear collections to appeal to fashion-conscious customers who prioritize style and trendiness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Faux Fur-Animal Print Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-lt-1.md) - [Chic Camo-Patterned Road Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-premium-black-realtree.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.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 Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4.md) - [Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avanti-pony-hair.md) - [Stealthy Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-pony-hair.md) - [Cosmic-Inspired Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-runner.md)