Are you getting sick of the spiky shoe trend yet? Topshop is betting that you aren’t. These just-released images of studded stilettos by Louise Goldin for the British mega-retailer are sure to cause many a fashionista to drool.
The studded stilettos come in three shades (black, white or silver) and feature a massive amount of studs and spikes on the toe, along the heel and pretty much everywhere else. These are the perfect self-defense high-heel.
A release date and price have yet to be announced but these studded stilettos will most likely be available for Spring 2010.
Spiky Studded Stilettos
Staggeringly Sharp Shoes by Louise Goldin for Topshop
Trend Themes
1. Spiky Shoe Trend - Disruptive innovation opportunity to create new designs and materials for studded footwear.
2. Self-defense High Heel - Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate safety features into high-heeled shoes without compromising style.
3. Statement Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity to push the boundaries of shoe design by creating bold and attention-grabbing styles.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers to offer unique and exclusive studded shoe collections, capitalizing on the spiky shoe trend.
2. Footwear Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop new production techniques and materials for manufacturing studded stilettos that are both fashionable and durable.
3. Personal Safety - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the personal safety industry to create self-defense accessories that are stylish and practical, including self-defense high heels.