# Paw Shoes Ferocious Footwear by Bob Basset By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-shoes-bob-basset References: [coolbuzz.org](http://www.coolbuzz.org/entry/paw-shoes-fashion-statement-where-oddity-is-the-core/) & [bobbasset](http://bobbasset.com/) This ferocious footwear by Bob Basset takes me back to the days of 'Where the Wild Things Are.' These [unusual shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog) are unlike your typical footwear, with great big paws extending from the front of the shoe to give your feet some [wild style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esenes-worldwide-frog-clogs). I'm not sure how I would feel if I saw someone walking down the streets with these [crazy things on their feet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoshield-xx01), but I can assure you I would stop and stare. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Fashion:** Paw Shoes exemplify the trend of unconventional and eye-catching fashion choices that make a bold statement. - **Wildlife-inspired Designs:** The ferocious paw design in footwear reflects the trend of incorporating wildlife-inspired elements into fashion products. - **Personal Expression:** Paw Shoes highlight the trend of individuals using fashion as a means of personal expression and showcasing their unique style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by creating more unconventional and attention-grabbing footwear designs like Paw Shoes. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can incorporate wildlife-inspired elements into their creations, offering unique and visually appealing products to consumers. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands in the advertising and marketing industry can partner with designers like Bob Basset to create eye-catching and attention-grabbing footwear as a way to promote their products or services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratboot.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yancy-street-stomper.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Mossy Stone-Mirrored Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio.md) - [Animal Faux Fur Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-3.md) - [Creature-Themed Amphibian Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esenes-worldwide-frog-clogs.md) - [Frog Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frog-clog.md)