# DIY Shoe Challenges Aldo Contest Gives Opportunity to Aspiring Shoe Designers By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-contest References: [nitrolicious](http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2009/10/19/aldo-diy-contest-ending-oct-30-2009/) & [aldoshoes](http://www.aldoshoes.com/diy) The [Aldo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls) contest for shoe-aholics has kicked off. If you’re an aspiring shoe designer or just have a way with the BeDazzler, here’s your chance to become an Aldo collaborator. Asking shoe-savvy individuals to [design a pair of shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-maker), boots, or a bag—using creative elements like studs, straps, whatever—the Aldo contest will give one lucky DIY-er the chance to collaborate with Aldo for their Fall/Winter 2010 collection. Did I mention the collection will be featured in Teen Vogue? For more details, visit the [Aldo contest](http://www.aldoshoes.com/diy) page. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Fashion:** Aspiring fashion designers could create a DIY kit for consumers to make their own shoes and accessories at home. - **Crowdsourced Design:** Shoe companies could partner with their customers to create lines of shoes designed by consumers. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Shoe companies could challenge customers to design shoes that are made from recycled or sustainable materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion companies could integrate DIY elements into their design process to engage customers and drive sales. - **Retail:** DIY fashion could become a new product category in retail stores, offering customizable options for shoes and accessories. - **Fashion Competitions:** Fashion companies could hold contests to discover new design talent and give them the opportunity to collaborate with established brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Event-Ready Spring Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-1.md) - [Bold Footwear Brand Resets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/try-every-thing-campaign.md) - [Holiday Statement Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-2024-holiday-collection.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Netlfix Series Shoe Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-x-aldo.md) - [Enchanting Film-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-x-aldo.md) - [Customizable Shoe Decorating Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-your-toe.md) - [Legacy-Themed Brand Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-archive.md)