# Suede Track Star Kicks The Shinzo x Usain Bolt Puma Sneakers Immortalize the World's Fastest Man By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinzo-x-usain-bolt-puma-sneakers References: [f5torefresh](http://f5torefresh.com/2011/08/14/shinzo-x-usain-bolt-x-puma-suede-pack/) & [puma](http://www.puma.com) While you probably can't run like the world's fastest man, you can certainly wear a piece of him on your feet thanks to the Shinzo x Usain Bolt [Puma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rb-nitrotm-elite) Sneakers. Having worn the brand's shoe during competition, Usain Bolt is no stranger when it comes to Puma, so it's only fitting to assume that [athletic footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcat-plus) is what he'd be releasing. But, the famous sprinter has decided to go more of a casual route so that everyone can enjoy his shoes. The Shinzo x Usain Bolt Puma Sneakers comes in a high-top and low-top style, both of which are made with a [suede upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodega-x-puma). These are dressed in one-tone and features a roaring lion as well as Bolt's name on a tag embedded on the tongue. The kicks come in green and yellow colorways as a reflection of the sprinter's Jamaican homeland. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North 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 - **Athletic Footwear Collaboration:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with athletes to create casual and stylish athletic footwear options. - **Suede Sneaker Trend:** Growing demand for sneakers made with suede material, offering a more elevated and fashion-forward look. - **Celebrity-branded Footwear:** Increasing popularity of sneakers and shoes that are endorsed by celebrities, providing unique and limited edition options for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Apparel:** Collaboration opportunities for sports apparel brands to create athletic footwear collections with renowned athletes. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the suede sneaker trend by incorporating it into their footwear offerings. - **Marketing and Branding:** Opportunity for marketing and branding agencies to partner with celebrities and create exclusive footwear lines that appeal to their fan base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Futuristic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rb-nitrotm-elite.md) - [Performance Running Footwear Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-running-footwear.md) - [Country-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h-street-tf.md) - [Structural Performance Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastrb-nitro-elite.md) - [Cheesy Snack-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoot-zero.md) - [Performance-Inspired Designer Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-puma.md) - [Sleek Leather Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-speedcat.md) - [Custom Suede Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodega-x-puma.md) - [Racing Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcat-plus.md)