Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 477,692 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,285 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 107,665 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,285 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 107,665 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,232 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 477,692 cutting edge ideas.

85 Sneaker Designs

From Political Footwear to Thigh-High Running Shoes

— June 9, 2009 — Fashion
Sneakers have always been a wardrobe stable with simple black and white designs, perfect for long school days. But sneakers seem to be getting a bit of a makeover with over-the-top designs and eye-popping styles.

Check out the gallery above for everything from animal print sneakers to Obama-inspired designs.

Implications - The idea that sneakers are only for the gym is an ideology that sneaker designers are attempting to defy. Armed with innovative ideas, the designers recognize that there is a need to appeal to niche target groups, such as cartoon lovers. The target feels an appeal to the designs as they cater to a specific sense of style. This fights the idea that sneakers are dull, ordinary and boring.

6.2
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
85
SXSW Sneakers
SXSW Sneakers
Supra Stubb's Skytop SXSW Edition is for Serious Music Fans
<
84
East Meets West Fashion
East Meets West Fashion
SullyWong Sneakers
<
83
Gingham Sneakers
Gingham Sneakers
These Reeboks Are Perfect for a Picnic
<
82
Crowdsourced Sneakers
Crowdsourced Sneakers
'RYZ Wear' Makes YOU a Designer
<
81
Seafood-Inspired Sneakers
Seafood-Inspired Sneakers
Nike SB ‘Lobster' Dunk
<
80
Crocodile Skin Sneakers
Crocodile Skin Sneakers
$2000 Isaia di Napoli Sport Shoe
<
79
Strange Surveys
Strange Surveys
Leaders buy more Sneakers
<
78
Video Game Footwear
Video Game Footwear
Nintendo Right in your Sneakers
<
77
Handwritten Art Sneakers
Handwritten Art Sneakers
Reebok x Maeda Emoretion
<
76
Computer-Manipulated Sneakers
Computer-Manipulated Sneakers
The Verb for Shoes
<
75
Military Mosaic Sneakers
Military Mosaic Sneakers
Hypethetic “Mosaic Skull Force One” Shoes Look Like Digi Camo
<
74
Silver Sneakers
Silver Sneakers
Adidas 25th Anniversary Shoe
<
73
Tiger Stripe Sneakers
Tiger Stripe Sneakers
Alfie's Cup Court Low Tops are Wild for Summer 2009
<
72
Wi-Fi Sneakers
Wi-Fi Sneakers
A Step in the Right Direction
<
71
Elegant Wool Sneakers
Elegant Wool Sneakers
The Vans Vault 2009 "Peacock" LX is Comfortable and Classy
<
70
Illusory Sneakers
Illusory Sneakers
Pierre Hardy's Perspective Cubes Feature a Freaky 3D Pattern
<
69
Pre-Dirtied Sneakers
Pre-Dirtied Sneakers
Gold Goose Makes Clean White Shoes That Look Dirty
<
68
Organic Sneakers in Amsterdam
Organic Sneakers in Amsterdam
Veja Collection By Christine Phung
<
67
Olympic Inpsired Shoes
Olympic Inpsired Shoes
Nike Clark Kents Bejing 2008 Sneakers
<
66
Wool Sneakers
Wool Sneakers
Handcrafted Nike 'Layers Airforce' Fuse Felting and Fitness
<
65
Brazilian Culture Sneakers
Brazilian Culture Sneakers
Nike Air Max ‘Lanceiro' Honors Mangue Bit
<
64
Ecological Awareness Sneakers
Ecological Awareness Sneakers
The Endangered Species Shoes
<
63
Delivery Sneakers
Delivery Sneakers
Reebox Sir Jam Couriers Inspired by DHL, FedEx, UPS, TNT
<
62
Personalized Photo Sneakers
Personalized Photo Sneakers
I-Saw Sneakers Are Custom Made Using Your Pictures
<
61
Subway Sneakers
Subway Sneakers
Above + Below London Recycles Old Subway Seats Into Sneaks
<
60
Golden Cycling Shoes
Golden Cycling Shoes
Custom Shimano SH-R300 Sneakers
<
59
Geektastic Sneakers
Geektastic Sneakers
Hande Sekerciler's ‘Star Wars_Darkside' Shoe Design
<
58
Collared Sneakers
Collared Sneakers
Reebok Answers Critics with 'Top Down Shoes' Launch
<
57
Crocodile Sneakers
Crocodile Sneakers
Limited-Edition 20th Anniversary Air Max 90's
<
56
Electric Green Sneakers
Electric Green Sneakers
Adidas Originals Electro Pack Celebrates the Springtime
<
55
Color-Popping Sneakers
Color-Popping Sneakers
Nylon Magazine Pairs Up With Nike To Create Brilliantly Bright Shoes
<
54
Camouflage Sneakers
Camouflage Sneakers
New Balance M575J 'Advantage Timber' Shoe Defies Flashy Design
<
53
Fuzzy Zebra Sneakers
Fuzzy Zebra Sneakers
Nike Horse Packs
<
52
Eco-Friendly Sneakers
Eco-Friendly Sneakers
Veja SPMA High-Tops Are a Fashionable Win-Win Situation
<
51
Wingtip Sneakers
Wingtip Sneakers
Nike Still Has Design Tricks
<
50
Cityscape Sneakers
Cityscape Sneakers
Adidas ZX700 Gets Edgy With an Urban Flair for Your Feet
<
49
Beaded Sneakers
Beaded Sneakers
Lucas Ossendrijver Channels the Crafting Vibe for Lanvin S/S '09
<
48
$24,000 Sneakers
$24,000 Sneakers
Pure Gold Sport Shoes
<
47
Obama Streetwear
Obama Streetwear
MiBlox Barack Sneakers Are the New Air Force Ones
<
46
Deconstructed Sneaker Art
Deconstructed Sneaker Art
Adidas and Lifelounge "All Day I Dream About Sneakers"
<
45
Bold Graphic Sneakers
Bold Graphic Sneakers
Vans Sk8 Hi ‘All-Over Check' May Cause Seizures
<
44
Retro-Futuristic Sneakers
Retro-Futuristic Sneakers
Kanye Promotes 'Nike Air Yeezy'
<
43
Plaid Sneakers
Plaid Sneakers
New Balance Autumn/Winter 2007 Collection
<
42
Snakeskin Sneakers
Snakeskin Sneakers
Japanese Vans Spring 2009 Collection is Pimptastic
<
41
Custom Sneakers
Custom Sneakers
Sole Brother
<
40
Mouse Ear Sneakers
Mouse Ear Sneakers
NighKee Series By French Artist Phoks Inspired by Mickey Mouse
<
39
Japanese Zodiac Sneakers
Japanese Zodiac Sneakers
Erik Kriek Helps Onitsuka Tiger Turn 60 With Horoscope Footwear
<
38
Woolly  Sneakers
Woolly Sneakers
Make Your Feet Feel Toasty This Upcoming Winter Season With Woolrich Chucks
<
37
Collectable Olympic Sneakers
Collectable Olympic Sneakers
The 'Beijing' Collection by Nike
<
36
Haute Couture Sneakers
Haute Couture Sneakers
Gola by Christian Lacroix
<
35
Flaming Red Sneakers
Flaming Red Sneakers
Kanye West's Footwear Release for Louis Vuitton Men
<
34
Glow-in-the-Dark Sneakers
Glow-in-the-Dark Sneakers
New Balance MT576S by FRAT and Mita is Great for Athletic Ravers
<
33
Gold Olympic Sneakers
Gold Olympic Sneakers
The Nike Air Force Ones Closing Ceremony Shoes
<
32
80s Movie Fashion
80s Movie Fashion
Puma's Disc Blaze, Goonies-Inspired Sneakers
<
31
Shattered Sneakers
Shattered Sneakers
Phoks' 'NighKee Serie' of Digital Art is Explosive
<
30
Political Sneakers
Political Sneakers
Barack Obama Nike Air Force One
<
29
Artsy Sneakers
Artsy Sneakers
The Reebok Straptastik
<
28
Cognac Sneakers
Cognac Sneakers
The Hennessy Celebration Hi-Top
<
27
Designer High Top Sneakers
Designer High Top Sneakers
The Fila x RSole
<
26
Diamond-Studded Sneakers
Diamond-Studded Sneakers
Adidas Celebrates 60th With $800 Pair of Superstars
<
25
1980s Graffiti-Inspired Sneakers
1980s Graffiti-Inspired Sneakers
Psychedelic Boots From Louis Vuitton and Stephen Sprouse
<
24
Ribcage-Inspired Sneakers
Ribcage-Inspired Sneakers
Alexander McQueen Puma Trainers Channel Anatomy
<
23
Cow Inspired Shoes
Cow Inspired Shoes
Nike Fur Sneakers
<
22
Rainbow Sneakers
Rainbow Sneakers
Atmos and New Balance CM996 Sneakers Are Like a Spectrum
<
21
Cartoon Sitcom Sneakers
Cartoon Sitcom Sneakers
'Glen Quagmire' Nike SB Dunk Hi for "Family Guy" Fans
<
20
Dolce & Gabbana Shoes
Dolce & Gabbana Shoes
Limited Edition Sneakers
<
19
Holiday-Themed Sneakers
Holiday-Themed Sneakers
Puma “Chinese New Year” First Round
<
18
Sneakers With Straps & Snaps
Sneakers With Straps & Snaps
Futuristic Footwear From Alessandro Dell'Acqua
<
17
Horror Fashion
Horror Fashion
Freddy Krueger Nike Sneakers
<
16
Easter Egg Sneakers
Easter Egg Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Hare is An Easter Treat From Nike
<
15
Kryptonite-Colored Sneakers
Kryptonite-Colored Sneakers
Nike Foamposite Lite KryptoNate Kicks Go On Sale
<
14
Cross-Branded Designer Sneakers
Cross-Branded Designer Sneakers
Kanye West and Louis Vuitton Catapult Street Shoes to the Mainstre
<
13
Unsporty High Tops
Unsporty High Tops
Fashion Sneakers for Men
<
12
Iconic Album Sneakers
Iconic Album Sneakers
Converse Leaks Images of Pink Floyd Chuck Taylors
<
11
Food-Inspired Footwear
Food-Inspired Footwear
Waffle Cone Ice Cream Sneakers
<
10
'Star Wars' Sneakers
'Star Wars' Sneakers
From Darth Vader Boots to Adidas 'Star Wars' Pack
<
9
Pink Zebra-Print Sneakers
Pink Zebra-Print Sneakers
Nike Women's Greco Wrestling Shoe
<
8
Dry-Erase Sneakers
Dry-Erase Sneakers
Reebok ‘Talkin' Krazy' Basketball Shoes
<
7
Fetishvertising Fashion
Fetishvertising Fashion
'Phenomenon' Sniffs Sneakers in S/S ‘09 Campaign
<
6
DIY Personalized Nike Sneakers
DIY Personalized Nike Sneakers
Nike Sportswear Bespoke Store Lets You Work With Designers
<
5
Special-Edition Sneakers
Special-Edition Sneakers
Converse Introduces Black Sabbath Shoes
<
4
High-Heeled Sneakers
High-Heeled Sneakers
Puma's Classic 'Clyde' Gets A Lift Thanks to Sergio Rossi
<
3
Waist-High Sneakers
Waist-High Sneakers
Daryl Van Wouw Turns Converse All-Stars Into Trousers
<
2
Studded Sneakers
Studded Sneakers
Worn Converse All Star Shoes Glammed Up By Gienchi
<
1
Rockstar Sneakers
Rockstar Sneakers
Converse Designs Metallica and AC/DC Trainers for ‘Rock' Series
<