# Aphrodite Platform Pumps By Angela Lowe | Published 2006-04-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aphrodite-platform-pumps References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2006/04/28/hightech_hooker_pump.html) & [fleshbot](http://www.fleshbot.com/sex/art/the-aphrodite-project-170344.php) These “Aphrodite” [platform heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals) actually have an [alarm system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protechme) built in, which emits a piercing noise to scare attackers and they are also equiped with a GPS receiver. So if a prostitue is in trouble they can push a button and their exact location will be available to emergency services or their managers. Well it would make sense to put this technology in the shoes since the heels are usually about 5-9 inches high. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personal Safety Wearables:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating wearable technology that serves as a personal security device. - **Smart Fashion Accessories:** Innovations in wearable technology can be applied to fashion accessories, like shoes, to add value and enhance user experience. - **Emergency Response Systems:** Advancements in emergency response technology can be applied to create more comprehensive and efficient response systems. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion can leverage technology to create smart and functional accessories that also enhance user safety. - **Personal Security:** The personal security industry can benefit from advancements in wearable technology that serve as personal safety devices. - **Emergency Services:** Emergency services can deploy innovative response systems triggered by wearable devices like shoes with emergency response buttons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stessy.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Virtual Heel Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-try-on.md) - [Technical Mary Jane Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gellokros-asics-mary-janes.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md)