# DIY Footwear SimpleShoes.com By Evan Monk | Published 2008-01-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-do-it-yourself-shoe-simple-shoes References: [simpleshoes](http://www.simpleshoes.com/ProductDetails.aspx?g=Men&categoryID=349&productID=2105&model=Stitch+It) & [simpleshoes](http://www.simpleshoes.com/DIY/) This is ridiculous! I think I am going to order a pair. STITCH-IT is the [do it yourself shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1). You can buy a pair of shoes that you've designed yourself for $65.00 from SimpleShoes.com, or you can check out [the book they are advertising](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-birkenstock), and make them for under $25.00. Remember though, sometimes you get what you pay for. The video on the website shows a pair being made and it looks really simple. Check it out below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Footwear:** The rise of DIY footwear presents an opportunity for customizable, sustainable and affordable products - **At-home Manufacturing:** Manufacturing products at home provides convenience and savings for consumers, potentially disrupting traditional manufacturing industries - **Sustainability in Fashion:** The trend towards sustainable fashion extends to DIY footwear options that allow consumers to create long-lasting, eco-friendly products ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** DIY footwear offers disruptive innovation for the fashion industry through customizable and sustainable products - **Manufacturing:** At-home manufacturing disrupts traditional manufacturing industries by offering a convenient and cost-effective alternative - **E-commerce:** The rise of DIY footwear creates opportunities for niche e-commerce retailers to cater to the demand for customizable and sustainable products ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrams-furoshiki-kicks.md) - [Custom Adaptive Slipper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapz-modular-slippers.md) - [Modular Mix-and-Match Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commbi.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Hand-Stitched Artisanal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1.md) - [High-Top Moccasin-Style Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-easymoc-scout-boot.md) - [Sustainable Modular Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1.md)