Whatever possessed Nike to come up with these Human Shoes? The concept is indeed unique, quirky and plenty weird. However, I don't think I know anyone who would like to walk around in footwear that looks like a smelly pair of very hairy feet with laces to boot.
But for all I know, there might be a niche market out there because these Human Shoes are available all over the world in Nike stores.
The shoes below are painted on and they are not that bizarre...
Fake Hairy Toes
The Nike Human Shoes
Trend Themes
1. Fake Body Parts Fashion - The trend of creating fashion accessories that mimic different body parts like Nike's Human Shoes creating a market for people to stand out.
2. Bizarre Fashion - The trend towards creating eccentric fashion as people look for ways to stand out and be different.
3. Customized Footwear - The trend towards footwear that allows individuals to express their uniqueness with customized patterns and designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Companies in the Fashion industry can capitalize on the trend for attention-grabbing, unique fashion by creating more weird and wonderful items.
2. Sportswear - As Nike is a sportswear company, they can focus on creating products that will catch people's attention and make their customers stand out.
3. Art and Design - The art and design industry offers an opportunity to create unique, eccentric pieces that would appeal to the market of people who want to stand out with their fashion choices.