# Glowing Movie-Inspired Shoes The Adidas 'TRON: Legacy' Sneakers are Illuminating By Annie Ho | Published 2010-07-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-tron-legacy-sneakers References: [nerdapproved](http://nerdapproved.com/misc-weirdness/first-look-adidas-tron-legacy-sneakers/) & [adidas](http://www.adidas.com/ca/homepage.asp) The film 'TRON: Legacy' is expected to blow up big when it comes out. With TRON motorcycle replicas being made everywhere, now fans can look forward to the [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-unveils-climacool) '[TRON: Legacy' sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepn-go-x-adidas-ultraboost). It may seem that the shoes have embedded lights in them, but in reality, they don't. The Adidas 'TRON: Legacy' Sneakers use [glow-in-the-dark stitching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-4) to make it look like there are lights. Either way, the shoes still look totally rad. **Implications** - This product opens up a large market for companies because of its interactive qualities, which re-imagines an old product such as a plain sneaker. Businesses can profit by releasing products that are distinctly distinguishable, yet bear a new, exciting element. Designers could focus on creating more statement-making pieces in order to draw in a larger and different crowd of customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Glow-in-the-dark Footwear:** Businesses could create more footwear with glow-in-the-dark features, providing an additional element to the product. - **Interactive Products:** Companies could profit by releasing products with interactive qualities, such as the TRON: Legacy sneakers. - **Statement-making Pieces:** Designer could focus on creating products that are distinctly distinguishable in order to draw in a different crowd of customers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could benefit by adding interactive or glowing elements to their products. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies could partner with fashion brands to release products inspired by movies or television shows. - **Technology:** Technological advancements could allow for even more innovative and interactive features in future products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md) - [Glowing Luminous Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-4.md) - [Glowing Collaborative Y2K Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vomero-5-1.md) - [Futuristic Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-unveils-climacool.md) - [Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-hightop-sneakers.md) - [Film-Inspired Sneaker Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/et-series.md) - [Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-and-adidas-originals.md) - [Bulbous Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-avavav-moonrubber-megaride.md) - [Sci-Fi Sneaker Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-et-collection.md)