# Lion-Themed Kicks These Simba TOMS Have Been Customized Like the Lion King Film By M | Published 2013-08-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/156816826/simba-toms?ref=trending_item) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/KillerKicks23?ref=l2-shopheader-name) The Lion King film is one of [Disney's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-the-lion-king) most popular classics, and [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) designer 'KillerKicks23' has found a way to fuse the iconic film with footwear. These [Simba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simba) TOMS have been customized to feature iconic images from the hit children's film. One of the most famous moments in the Lion King movie is when the old baboon Rafiki paints a picture of little Simba on the inside of a tree. Accompanied with the iconic slogan, "Remember who you are," this Disney moment symbolizes a moment of strength and pride. Designer KillerKicks23 has done an amazing job at hand painting that same drawing of Simba onto a pair of white TOM sneakers. Painted in an incredibly realistic style with amazing detail, Simba's little lion cub body forefronts a fading blue background. The famous quote is also elegantly painted in red cursive on the side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Custom Film-inspired Footwear:** Hand-painted shoes inspired by popular movies create a unique fashion statement for consumers. - **Personalized Pop Culture Products:** Designers can leverage pop culture icons to create custom-made products that resonate with consumers. - **Nostalgic Fashion Trends:** Retro-inspired fashion, such as customized classic shoes, can be a profitable niche market for designers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can create unique and customized collections inspired by iconic films to cater to the growing trend-conscious consumer market. - **E-commerce:** Online marketplaces can offer customized products designed by independent artists, meeting the growing demand for personalized products. - **Entertainment:** Collaborations with movie studios and creative artists can generate new revenue streams through licensed products featuring classic movie characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Cartoon Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-the-lion-king.md) - [Animal Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-4.md) - [Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-hightop-sneakers.md) - [Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-2.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Toy Film-Inspired Perforated Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzz-lightyear-crocs.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freizeit.md) - [Rebellious Camo Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-x-timberland.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md)