# Fuzzy Fur Kicks Reebok Plush Kitty Classic Sneakers Embodies Hello Kitty in Full By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-plush-kitty-classic References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2010/10/22/reebok-plush-kitty-classic-sneakers/) & [search.rakuten.co.jp](http://search.rakuten.co.jp/search/inshop-mall/Reebok) The [Reebok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-sesame-street) Plush Kitty Classic sneakers are so soft and cute-looking that you might mistake a pair of these as a [Hello Kitty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-gazelle) stuffed animal. Lavished in full-bodied fur, these athletic kicks inspired by the well-known [Sanrio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel) cat have its signature red bow attached in the upper corner of the high-top shoe. The bottom soles of these adorable Reebok Plush Kitty Classic sneakers even adorn the Hello Kitty face when the heels click together. **Implications** - Businesses can reach customers in new markets by incorporating the use of public figures and popular franchises into their products and services. By collaborating with, or integrating other businesses and brands, a company will gain exposure to buyers who may have previously been unaware of the company. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Furry Fashion:** Opportunity for shoe brands to incorporate more whimsical or playful elements into their designs, especially with the use of popular brand collaborations. - **Celebrity Collaborations:** Opportunity for businesses to leverage the power and popularity of public figures and franchises to attract new customers and increase brand exposure. - **Novelty Sneakers:** Opportunity for companies to create unique and innovative designs that are eye-catching and fun, appealing to a younger, fashion-forward audience. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Opportunity for shoe companies to experiment with different materials and designs to create one-of-a-kind styles that appeal to a broad range of consumers. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate playful or whimsical elements into their designs, leveraging popular franchises and public figures to attract new consumers and increase brand loyalty. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to license their brands and characters for use in consumer products, tapping into the popularity and nostalgia of well-known franchises to drive sales and revenue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-gazelle.md) - [Adorable Plush Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-sneaker.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-1.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-3.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-sesame-street.md) - [Crystalline Cartoon Clog Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-x-crocs-jibbitz.md) - [Mini Plush Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-monchhichi.md)