# Seafood-Inspired Sneakers Nike SB ‘Lobster' Dunk By Alex Covert | Published 2008-10-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikes-lobster-inspired-sneakers References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2008/05/nike-sb-concepts-lobster-dunk/) [Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-concepts-x-new-balance-1000) is a Boston shop that specializes in exclusive collaborations and limited edition merchandise with designer brands. Earlier this year, Concepts released their [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-red-1) SB “Lobster” Dunk sneaker to celebrate the [seafood heritage of New England](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-som-tum-dunks). This red-ish shoe was designed to resemble a lobster - complete with a blue lobster claw rubber band. **Implications** - Sneaker companies continue to come out with inspiring and extremely outrageous designs. While designer, rock star and sports-inspired shoes are commonplace, there are even more extravagant designs inspired by unusual oddities. Most of the population will respond to celebrity-endorsed shoes because they are unique; however, truly bizarre designs will cater to true sneaker heads who will embrace shoes of any kind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extravagant Sneaker Designs:** Opportunity to create sneakers inspired by unusual oddities that cater to true sneaker heads. - **Limited Edition Collaborations:** Opportunity for brands to partner with exclusive shops to create unique and collectible sneakers. - **Unconventional Design Inspiration:** Opportunity for sneaker companies to draw inspiration from unusual sources, such as seafood, to create eye-catching designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion & Apparel:** Fashion brands can explore innovative sneaker designs to capture the attention of sneaker enthusiasts. - **Sports & Fitness:** Sportswear companies can leverage unusual design inspirations to create statement sneakers for athletes and sports enthusiasts. - **Retail & E-commerce:** Exclusive shops and online platforms can collaborate with brands to release limited edition sneakers that resonate with collectors and sneaker enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort Food Casual Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-junkies-x-adidas.md) - [Thai Salad-Honoring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-som-tum-dunks.md) - [Summer-Ready Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway.md) - [Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3.md) - [Textural Suede Colorblocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-panda-1.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Fuzzy Blue Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-abominable-snowman.md) - [Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-colorway.md) - [Sushi-Themed Sneaker Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menulog.md)