# Animal-Printed Paneling Sneakers Nike's Walk The Dog Sneakers Boast a Plethora of Prints By Amy Duong | Published 2019-04-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walk-the-dog References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/4/nike-sb-dunk-high-walk-the-dog-closer-look) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/launch/t/sb-dunk-high-walk-the-dog/) [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3) SB introduces a new iteration of its Dunk High model entitled 'Walk the Dog' as a part of its latest lineup. The design features a plethora of [animal prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2) and references to dogs, nodding to the name of the design. The sneakers draw inspiration from the 'Dog Walker' cannabis strain and celebrate the recent 4/20 date. The entire shoe showcased contrasting textures through a blend of fabric materials and color sections. This is incorporated to reference a stroll through a dog park, recalling the different breeds of canines encountered. The uppers are done in a Dalmatian pattern over the quarter panel and detailed with pony hair over the rear, the frames are made with [hairy suede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-panda-1) in green to recall grass. The Swoosh is done in a bright red canvas material to represent a dog leash, finished off with insoles printed with dogs, dog collar tags, and white laces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Animal-inspired Sneakers:** Brands can incorporate animal prints and textures into their sneaker designs for a unique and playful twist. - **Celebrity-inspired Products:** Referencing pop culture, whether through cannabis strains or celebrity fashion, can be a source of inspiration for product designs. - **Multifaceted Textures:** Brands can experiment with various textures and colors in their designs to evoke specific themes and experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Industry:** Sneaker brands can develop unique and playful designs that incorporate animal prints and textures for increased consumer interest and sales. - **Cannabis Industry:** Cannabis strains can be a source of inspiration for product designs outside of the traditional marijuana industry. - **Fashion Industry:** Other industries, such as fashion, can draw inspiration from pop culture references and incorporate them into their product designs for added appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [Patterned Color-Blocked Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-1.md) - [Fuzzy Blue Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-abominable-snowman.md) - [Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-colorway.md) - [Textural Suede Colorblocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-panda-1.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-olympic-safari.md) - [Waffle-Inspired Gridded Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-dunk.md) - [Fuzzy Textural Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairy-nike-sb-dunk.md)