# Tentacled Football Shoes The Octopax Soccer Cleat is Inspired by the Undersea Anomaly By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopax-soccer-cleat References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/01/06/sea-life-inspired-shoes/) & [newleveldesign](http://www.newleveldesign.com/) The Octopax soccer cleat is very likely the only octopus-inspired soccer cleat ever created. This unique cleat uses an octopus’ tentacles as design inspiration, and was created by Tobin Dorn. Dorn’s Octopax soccer cleat does not squirt ink or affix to opposing players. The shoe’s octopus genes are evident on its sole. The front part of the shoe’s sole has an [octopus-inspired pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-and-adidas-originals) with eight “tentacles” shooting out. The tentacles are functional as they work with the shoe’s air pockets and provide space for its grips. It seems like shoe companies are continually coming up with new ways to make athletic shoes lighter and perform better. Perhaps companies need to start focusing on the undersea life to create awesome and cutting-edge designs like the Octopax soccer cleat. Could you imagine a shark-inspired basketball shoe from [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot)? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Sea-inspired Athletic Shoes:** Innovative athletic shoe designs are being inspired by undersea life. - **Functional Shoe Soles:** Shoe companies are creating functional and unique sole designs. - **Animal-inspired Sports Gear:** Designs inspired by animals offer many opportunities for disruptive innovation in sports gear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic footwear companies can create unique and functional design patterns inspired by undersea life. - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of sports equipment can explore animal-inspired designs for better performance and functionality. - **Athletic Apparel:** Apparel companies can explore unique designs of sports gear inspired by undersea life, such as the Octopax soccer cleat. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flappy-Tongue Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botter-2.md) - [Athlete-Approved Football Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot.md) - [Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-and-adidas-originals.md) - [Modern Updated Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-24.md) - [Speed-Aiding Advanced Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f50.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) - [Caribbean-Inspired Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energia-bo-kts.md) - [Soft Suede Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copa-mundial.md)