# Horror Film Sneakers These Sleek Sport Shoe Designs Pay Tribute to the Sharks in Jaws By M | Published 2015-08-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sport-shoe-design References: [sneakernews](http://sneakernews.com/2015/08/28/steven-spielbergs-jaws-film-inspires-this-upcoming-sneaker-collaboration/) & [ca.puma](http://ca.puma.com/) The sport shoe designs might remind one of the ocean thanks to the [shark-themed aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-fragrance) inspired by the New Jersey shark attacks and the popular [horror film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-clog-pennywise), Jaws. These Freaker x Packer x Puma Blaze of Glory "Bloodbath" are ideal for cult fans of the film or anyone that enjoys shoes that tell a story. Jaws is all about people being devoured by sharks while swimming and these sneakers pay tribute to the film's plot line with colors that are linked to the movie. For example, the shoes are an elegant oxblood red that might remind one of the bloody carnage of the shark attacks. The soles of the shoes are white with turquoise blue detailing that is reminiscent of the ocean. Brands are merging [pop culture and apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker) together to tell stories through wearable platforms that appeal to the consumer's stylistic preferences ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop Culture Wearables:** Brands are merging pop culture and apparel together to tell stories through wearable platforms that appeal to the consumer's stylistic preferences. - **Aesthetic Tribute Designs:** Designs that pay tribute to popular films like Jaws through aesthetic elements such as colors and themes. - **Cult Fan Collections:** Creating limited edition apparel collections for cult fans of specific films or franchises. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion/apparel:** The fashion industry can explore the merging of pop culture and apparel to create unique collections that appeal to consumers. - **Film/entertainment:** The film industry can collaborate with fashion brands to create merchandise and fashion collections based on popular films, creating additional revenue streams. - **Collectibles/pop Culture:** The collectibles industry can tap into the demand for limited edition apparel collections for fans of cult films or franchises, offering unique and valuable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection.md) - [TV Show-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-palermo.md) - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md) - [Film-Inspired Sneaker Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/et-series.md) - [Horror Clown Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-clog-pennywise.md) - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md) - [Creature-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allpro-nitro.md) - [Filmic Shark Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-fragrance.md)