Animal print shoes: taming the wild instinct

Animal prints never really go away. They fade, hibernate and eventually reappear each season, wilder than ever, continually reinvented and impressively structured. As a symbol of boldness and freedom, they’re back again this season for women's shoes as a statement of character.

The eternal appeal of the leopard motif

The leopard print is all about fascination. From Hollywood pin-ups to savvy fashionistas, they’ve always been a staple in women's fashion. Both sensual and regal, they are the detail that defines an outfit, suggesting more than they reveal and ultimately conjuring up an image of a liberated femininity.
At Bobbies, our women's leopard print shoes are both sexy and assertive. Bahia Wild Léo, a soft leather sneaker with a leopard print, can add a peppy touch to rough jeans or a minimal black dress. Becca Brun Cobra, our women's leopard print high-heeled pumps, subtly blend a panther print with a reptile texture. Each pair of shoes is a statement for an instinctive style, a look that may be tamed yet is never docile.

The cow print: back to the pasture

Compared to the leopard print, the cow print stands out as an ironic, even rustic counterpoint. Its brown, black and white spots transform rusticity into a fashion statement, far from the pastures of a green countryside. Trendy cow prints are everywhere: on bags, clothes and shoes, offering a graphic, almost pop-inspired breath of fresh air to wardrobes that may sometimes be too conservative.
Our Jill Holstein loafers, leather shoes with a brown cow print, embody this combination with a chic nonchalance that is comfortable yet determined. Worn with a skirt, black pants or a boyfriend shirt, they play the card of an exalted sobriety.

How to tame animal prints?

Wearing leopard shoes is not a matter of caution but of balance. It's all about simplicity without being vulgar.
Let your statement piece speak for itself by wearing leopard ankle boots, cow-print loafers or a well-placed animal motif. Along with each piece, take it easy by wearing natural cottons, light-colored wools, rough denims or just a simple black dress. It’s all about contrast.
For those who are more daring, try mixing and matching your look with a tiger print scarf, a cow-print jacket or a bold combination of materials to create a silhouette that is free-wheeling yet grounded.

Care and longevity: the art of maintaining your beasts

Leather shoes should be cleaned with a soft cloth and treated with a colorless leather balm to preserve their vividness. Natural furs in cow or leopard prints require delicate care: use a soft brush with gentle movements and don’t forget to apply a product to protect them from moisture.
These simple tips are all you need to keep your shoes looking beautiful each season.

At Bobbies, animal print shoes are more subtle than ever with our instinctive touches, vibrant focuses on precision cuts and combinations that pair timelessness with sensuality. Each model reveals a different facet of a magnetic femininity.
This collection is designed for those who adore taking risks, are feline and instinctive, yet are not afraid to assert their personality.