# Specialized Female Athlete Cleats The 'Trooz' Women's Sports Cleats are Designed for Female Feet By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-cleats References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/trooz-womens-sports-cleats/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1931344714/trooz-a-cleat-made-for-the-distinct-shape-of-a-wom) Cleats are often crafted for men and then simply scaled down in order to fit the feet of women athletes, but the 'Trooz' women's sports cleats take things in a different direction in order to ensure the perfect fit. Rather than simply taking an existing design and scaling it down, the 'Trooz' cleats are crafted with the female foot in mind in order to ensure that it's as comfortable and ergonomic as possible. Featuring a [compact lacing system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuga-du-boa), the 'Trooz' women's sports cleats are crafted with durability in mind in order to ensure they're ready for season after season. The 'Trooz' cleats are suitable for use when it comes to sports including [field hockey, rugby, lacrosse, soccer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot) and many others that are played on turf. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Female-centric Sports Equipment:** Designing sports equipment specifically tailored to the female anatomy creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sports industry. - **Customized Ergonomic Design:** Creating sports cleats with ergonomic features and a perfect fit for women opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry. - **Durability-focused Sports Gear:** Crafting sports cleats with durable materials and a compact lacing system provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sports equipment industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Equipment:** The sports equipment industry can benefit from developing specialized products catering to the needs of female athletes. - **Footwear:** Incorporating ergonomic design elements into cleats for women presents disruptive innovation potential in the footwear industry. - **Apparel and Accessories:** Creating durable and comfortable sports cleats for women offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the apparel and accessories industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Women-Only Tennis Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-intrigue.md) - [Comfortable Cycling Cleat Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleat-attachment.md) - [High-Performance Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-furon-v7-and-tekela-v4.md) - [User-Friendly Cyclist Shoe Cleats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shimano-clmt001.md) - [Martial Arts Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taekwondo-f50-selene.md) - [Movement-Focused Womens Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitflop.md) - [Women-Focused Sports Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-womens-sports-store.md) - [Trans-Inclusive Soccer Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitch-please.md) - [Trail-Ready Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quicktrail-low.md)