# Anti-Heel Wedgies Kix by Katie By Pearl | Published 2008-09-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-heel-wedgies-kix-by-katie References: [chicstories](http://chicstories.com/fashion-tips/how-to-get-rid-of-heel-wedgies/) & [kixbykatie](http://www.kixbykatie.com/) Heel wedgies are those annoying occasions when long pant bottoms get stuck in between the heel and the shoe as you walk. It is a fashion faux pas you could do without. So Kix by Katie has come up with a simple and most important, affordable solution. Kix by Katie is a [stick on lightweight supportive strip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crep-protect-3) which is applied to the inside back hemline of pants. The strip weighs down the pant leg enough to prevent [heel wedgies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-try-on). It works just like the [collar stay in men's shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-up). Nobody notices it including the wearer. The patent pending product is designed to be removed before laundering but several re-applications are possible to extend the life of the product. Kix by Katie comes in three colours - khaki, black and blue. It costs $13 for 3 pairs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashion Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative products and technologies to solve common fashion problems. - **Affordable Innovations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create affordable solutions to improve everyday experiences for consumers. - **Discreet Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design inconspicuous and subtle products that seamlessly integrate into existing fashion items while providing practical benefits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new product categories within the fashion accessories industry. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new manufacturing techniques or materials to enhance the functionality of apparel. - **Consumer Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create consumer goods that address common pain points and offer affordable solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Sneaker Protective Heel Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-protector-mamoru.md) - [CBD-Infused Foot Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-heels-foot-pads.md) - [Comfortable Women's Liners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legging-liners.md) - [Wearable Crouching Support Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achilles-heel.md) - [Comfortable High-Heeled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highheeled-sneaker.md) - [Wedding Day Emergency Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-day-emergency-kit.md) - [Virtual Heel Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-try-on.md) - [Collaborative Wedged Sneaker Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge.md)