# Nostalgic Animal Print Sneakers The Urban Outfitters x Skechers Collection Will Give You 90s Vibes By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-09-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-outfitters-x-skechers References: [bustle](https://www.bustle.com/p/urban-outfitters-x-skechers-animal-print-dlites-30-sneakers-are-such-a-90s-vibe-18809742) & [urbanoutfitters](https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/skechers-uo-exclusive-d-lites-3-cow-print-sneaker?category=SHOPBYBRAND&color=018) The 90s are back and what better way to top off your outfit than with the new [Urban Outfitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futurewise) x Skechers collection. With chunky styles and bold animal prints, this new collection is way more fun than your average all-white tennis shoes. The new Urban Outfitters x Skechers collection consists of two new styles of Skechers' chunkiest sneakers yet. One pair features a multi-colored [cow print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-field-general), while the other boasts a bold leopard print. Both new styles are sold in sizes 5 through 10, and are available exclusively from Urban Outfitters. According to the brand, Skechers has been in the chunky shoe game for years now, since the debut of its [Skechers Energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-street-og-85) shoe back in 1999. With that kind of history, Skechers is the perfect brand to help Urban Outfitters revive the chunky sneaker craze. Image Credit: *Urban Outfitters.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Chunky Sneakers:** The resurgence of chunky sneakers with bold animal prints is an opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the nostalgic trend and create modern versions of these classic styles. - **Retro-inspired Collaborations:** Collaborations between fashion retailers and heritage footwear brands offer innovative opportunities to fuse nostalgia and contemporary design. - **Elevated Comfort Shoes:** The popularity of chunky sneakers that combine fashion and comfort presents an opportunity for footwear companies to innovate and create more stylish, elevated versions of comfortable shoes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** The return of chunky, animal print sneakers is an opportunity for the footwear industry to cater to consumers seeking trendy, nostalgic designs. - **Fashion Retail:** The collaboration between Skechers and Urban Outfitters presents a new opportunity for fashion retailers to tap into the nostalgia trend and collaborate with heritage brands. - **Design:** The resurgence of chunky sneakers with bold animal prints presents a creative opportunity for designers to incorporate these elements in their designs and create new fashion-forward pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Modern Suede Joggers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-street-og-85.md) - [Faux Fur-Animal Print Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-lt-1.md) - [Chunky Plush Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldencush.md) - [Adorable Plush Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-sneaker.md) - [Artistic Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-x-vexx.md) - [Chunky Versatile Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-intruder.md) - [Animal Faux Fur Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-3.md) - [90s Era Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ymc-x-merrell-moab-slide-2.md) - [Bold Chunky Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-ca805.md)