# Serpent Skin Kicks The Pierre Hardy Whittle-Snake Shoes are Rock-Star Ready By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-09-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pierre-hardy-whittlesnake-shoes References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/2012/08/31/pierre-hardy-whittle-snake-cordovan-shoes/) & [pierrehardy](http://www.pierrehardy.com/) These [Pierre Hardy Whittle-Snake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-bijoux) shoes are an awesome kick for the modern rocker. The shoes are made from [black cordovan leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot) and [Whittle-Snake skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2). Whittle-snake skin has a blue, purple, brown and beige natural pattern on it that looks as stylish as it does tough. The soles of the Pierre Hardy Whittle-Snake shoes are 1.5 inches high, so wearing these shoes will add some to your height -- and your intimidation factor. All that real animal skin is expensive though, as the shoes are being sold for $675. Bust out your leather jacket, your black jeans and your motorcycle to match the Pierre Hardy Whittle-Snake shoes, and anyone who messes with you will be sorry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Animal Skin Footwear:** Opportunity for designers to create high-end shoes using unique animal skins, offering a luxurious and fashionable alternative to traditional footwear. - **Height-increasing Shoes:** Potential for footwear manufacturers to develop elevated shoes that not only provide additional height but also enhance the wearer's confidence and presence. - **Rock-inspired Fashion:** Space for fashion brands to incorporate rock-inspired elements, like animal skins and edgy designs, into their collections for a rebellious and fashionable look. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can tap into the demand for exclusive animal skin footwear and cater to luxury consumers seeking unique and stylish shoes. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity for footwear manufacturers to create innovative shoe designs that feature built-in height-increasing mechanisms to meet the needs of consumers seeking height-boosting footwear options. - **Rock Music Merchandise:** Rock music merchandise retailers can expand their product offerings to include fashion items like rock-inspired shoes, appealing to fans who want to showcase their love for the genre through their style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zodiac Snakeskin-Finished Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-year-of-the-snake.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Dynamic Pointed Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker-1.md) - [Stylish Snakeskin Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/python-sambas.md) - [Snake-Inspired Textural Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokio-cazador.md) - [Snakeskin-Textural Soccer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-2.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md)