# Prehistoric Triceratops Sneakers These Innovative Dinosaur Shoe Designs are Great for Kids By M | Published 2014-08-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-designs References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/archaix/tricera-hi-tops?ref=discovery) & [tricerahitops](http://www.tricerahitops.com/) If you grew up a fan of Land Before Time and all things dinosaur-related, then these [triceratop sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-triceratops-skull) by Archaix Laboratories LLC are exactly what you should be sporting on your feet. The Tricera Hi-Top sneakers are a fun novelty item to own if you're a big dinosaur bone fan. These stylish green sneakers are designed to look like the prehistoric triceratops dinosaur complete with three pointy white leather horns and a green bone frill. The shoes are perfect for everyday wear and day-to-day use since they're designed as a pair of "...functional shoes that feel like an athletic sneaker" according to the Archaix Laboratories LLC's [KickStarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codex-xband) page. The shoes are primarily made of synthetic leather and back of the sneaker comes with an eye-catching patch [scaly blue reptile skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowaconstrictor). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dinosaur-themed Fashion:** The trend of incorporating prehistoric creatures in fashion is on the rise, presenting opportunities for creative and unique apparel and accessory designs. - **Novelty Footwear:** Consumers are increasingly interested in owning fun and unique footwear, opening up opportunities for companies to create creative and playful designs. - **Synthetic Leather:** As consumers become more environmentally conscious, the trend towards using synthetic leather in footwear presents opportunities for companies to develop sustainable and ethical products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can capitalize on the trend towards playful and unique footwear designs, as well as the use of synthetic leather for more sustainable and ethical products. - **Fashion Accessories:** Companies specializing in fashion accessories can create fun and innovative dinosaur-themed products for consumers seeking unique and playful fashion statements. - **Kids' Apparel:** With more kids showing an interest in dinosaurs, clothing companies can create trendy and fun dinosaur-themed apparel for this demographic, potentially expanding their customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playfully Collaborative Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-and-barney.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Reversible Dinosaur Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-dinosaur-plushies.md) - [Reptilian-Inspired Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowaconstrictor.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-triceratops-skull.md) - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labgrown-leather-ltd.md) - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Dinosaur-Inspired Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiasaurus-rex-planter.md)