'No New Folks' is stepping up the dance/performance scene with its new light-up shoes called ‘Orphe.' Using over 100 LED lights in each sole, the shoes are specifically designed for stage performers.
Using smart technology, colors and patterns are interchangeable by using the corresponding phone app. The shoes also have built-in abilities to play music, which can be customized to the user's own tracks and beats.
New to the market, Orphe debuted at SXSW2015 Trade Show in Texas. The No New Folks current prototypes are white and black, making the shoe versatile and cohesive, no matter which light colors are being used.
While the project is still working towards putting these shoes on the market, the collaborative efforts between traditional shoemakers and engineers have achieved the desired design and proper functions to act as an interface, and as footwear.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Smart Wearable Technology
- The illuminated dance sneakers showcase the possibilities of integrating smart technology into wearable fashion.
- Customizable LED Lighting
- The interchangeable colors and patterns of the light-up shoes open up opportunities for personalized and unique lighting designs in various industries.
- Music-enabled Footwear
- The built-in ability to play music in the shoes presents opportunities for innovating interactive music experiences through footwear in entertainment and performance industries.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- The illuminated dance sneakers demonstrate a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry by blending technology and footwear design.
- Entertainment
- The customizable LED lighting and music features of the shoes offer disruptive innovation opportunities in creating immersive and interactive performances in the entertainment industry.
- Sports and Fitness
- The smart wearable technology in the illuminated dance sneakers can be adapted to sports and fitness industries to enhance athletic activities through interactive lighting and music integration.
