# Straitjacket Sneakers Supra and Steve Aoki Wildlife Strapped Kicks let you Walk on the Wild Side By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supra-and-steve-aoki-wildlife-strapped-sneakers References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/08/steve-aoki-x-supra-wildlife-strapped-sneakers/) & [suprafootwear](http://www.suprafootwear.com/) If you are not ready to let the 80s go, and are a bit of an animal, then these Steve Aoki wildlife strapped kicks are for you. Made out of a serious black [acid wash style fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1) with straps across the foot, these Steve Aoki wildlife strapped kicks are fierce. All you need is a [big perm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse) and some super tight jeans and you will be the hit of any party with these Steve Aoki wildlife strapped kicks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity to create nostalgic footwear collections that combine vintage aesthetics with modern innovation. - **Statement Footwear:** Demand for bold and unique footwear designs that make a fashion statement. - **Animal Print Fashion:** Growing trend of incorporating animal prints into fashion, offering opportunities for creative designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Apparel and Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing fashion-forward sneakers with retro-inspired and statement designs. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to create animal print collections that capture the trend of incorporating animal prints in fashion. - **Night Life and Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in event planning, catering to the demand for retro-inspired fashion and statement footwear at parties and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Velcro-Enclosed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hal-studios-1.md) - [Reptilian-Inspired Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowaconstrictor.md) - [Bold Patterned Luxurious Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelds-trainer-14.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Dynamic Aqua-Tonal Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20.md) - [Bold Futuristic Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-one9.md) - [Chunky Patterned Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-wildcats.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Neon-Hued Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-speedgoat-2.md)