# Cartoon Critter Sneakers The Puma Basket Classic Low Shoes are Made with Hot Pink Felt By M | Published 2014-07-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-basket-classic-low References: [sneakernews](http://sneakernews.com/2014/07/23/house-hackney-x-puma-basket-classic-low/) & [brand.puma](http://brand.puma.com/) The [Puma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-sneaker) recently teamed up with British retail brand [House of Hackney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-world-fragrance-house-cloudar) to create these super fun and girly Puma Basket Classic Low sneakers. These feminine athletic shoes are covered in hot pink felt and a cute cartoon critter print. The Puma Basket Classic Low are bold and bohemian for the summer weather. These sneakers come with a luxurious hot pink upper made from texturized felt. The felt is covered with a collage of [cartoon critters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freizeit) like badgers and raccoons. The obscure print matches the outlandish hot pink color of these shoes. These sneakers would look great paired with some denim overalls. With a thick white sole and matching hot pink laces these adorable sneakers are sure to get you noticed wherever you go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Cartoon Critter Sneakers:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to tap into the growing market of unique and eccentric footwear designs. - **Fun and Girly Athletic Shoes:** Opportunity for athletic shoe brands to cater to the demand for fun and feminine designs in the sports and leisure market. - **Texturized Felt Upper:** Opportunity for material manufacturers to explore the use of texturized felt in footwear, providing a unique tactile experience for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with popular retail brands and create unique sneaker designs. - **Athletic Shoe Industry:** Opportunity for athletic shoe brands to expand their product lines and incorporate fun and girly designs to attract a wider customer base. - **Material Manufacturing Industry:** Opportunity for material manufacturers to develop and market texturized felt as a versatile and aesthetically pleasing material for footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Plush Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-sneaker.md) - [Peachy Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-scoot-zeros-georgia-peach.md) - [Retro Denim-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palermo-denim.md) - [Chic Satin Pink Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satin-pink.md) - [Creature-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allpro-nitro.md) - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Floral-Accented Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmos-pink-and-adidas.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freizeit.md) - [Athlete Signature Pink Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hali-1.md)