# Flimsy World Cup Footwear The PUMA World Cup Tekkies are a Lightweight Way to Show Soccer Spirit By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-world-cup-tekkies References: [solecollector](http://solecollector.com/live/all/puma-tekkies-world-cup/) & [shop.puma](http://www.shop.puma.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Puma-US-Site/en/Search-Show?q=tekkies) If you are looking for a shoe that shows your soccer spirit without breaking the bank or weighing you down, then look no further than PUMA World Cup Tekkies. These shoes are made of canvas and can be customized with the design of your favorite team/country. We’ve featured tons of World Cup kicks on Trend Hunter, but none have ever had that lightweight and handmade feel like the PUMA World Cup Tekkies. These shoes don’t cost a lot ($45) and are available at the links provided. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lightweight World Cup Footwear:** The PUMA World Cup Tekkies offer a lightweight alternative for soccer fans. - **Customizable Canvas Shoes:** The PUMA World Cup Tekkies allow customization with team/country designs. - **Affordable World Cup Kicks:** The PUMA World Cup Tekkies provide an affordable option for soccer enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Footwear:** The lightweight and customizable features of the PUMA World Cup Tekkies present opportunities to disrupt the sports footwear industry. - **Ecommerce:** The availability of the PUMA World Cup Tekkies through online platforms showcases opportunities for disruption in the eCommerce industry. - **Fashion Accessories:** The incorporation of team/country designs in the PUMA World Cup Tekkies opens up opportunities for disruption in the fashion accessories industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-furon-v7-and-tekela-v4.md) - [Soccer-Inspired Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p448-monza-sneakers.md) - [Country-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h-street-tf.md) - [Soft Suede Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copa-mundial.md) - [Hyper-Futuristic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rb-nitrotm-elite.md) - [Metallic Tinged Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiempo-sneaker.md) - [Slender Taekwondo Minimal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taekwondo-sneaker.md) - [Minimalist Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f50-silver-metallic.md) - [Flappy-Tongue Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botter-2.md)