# Insect-Inspired Kicks The Umbro Centipax Soccer Shoe is Like a Pillow on Your Foot By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbro-centipax-soccer-shoe References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/03/29/shoes-of-the-centipede/) With the World Cup just mere months away now, I'm sure your anticipation has reached an almost unbearable level. In case you're hoping to get a little bit of a tournament going of your own, you're going to need some serious shoes to dominate the turf and the [Umbro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-soccer-collection) Centipax soccer shoe will let you feel like your hovering all the way to the end zone. With its shape and dynamics mimicking that of a centipede, the Umbro Centipax soccer shoe is probably the most [impact-absorbing pair of kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-zponge) out there. With the outsole comprised of injected EVA, you'll be able to crank that ball to the other end without even feeling a thing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Insect-inspired Footwear:** Creating sports shoes inspired by the anatomy of insects presents an opportunity for innovative, impact-absorbing designs. - **Injected EVA Outsoles:** Using injected EVA in shoe outsoles provides an opportunity for ultra impact-absorption and enhanced performance. - **Centipede-inspired Design:** Taking design cues from the body mechanics of centipedes introduces an opportunity to create highly dynamic and functional footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Footwear:** Integrating insect-inspired and injected EVA design elements in athletic footwear can provide a competitive edge in performance and comfort. - **Sports Equipment:** Incorporating insect-inspired and injected EVA design elements in sports equipment can enhance durability and performance capabilities. - **Outdoor Apparel:** Applying centipede-inspired design in outdoor apparel can lead to innovative and functional garments that enable better mobility and agility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft Suede Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copa-mundial.md) - [Speed-Aiding Advanced Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f50.md) - [Sponge-Like Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-zponge.md) - [Modern Updated Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-24.md) - [Metallic Tinged Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiempo-sneaker.md) - [Futuristic Metallic Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-90-iii-1.md) - [Flappy-Tongue Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botter-2.md) - [Tactical Football Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furon-v8.md) - [Collaboration Automotive Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-crazyfast-bugatti.md)