# Play-Doh Booties The Balenciaga Spring 2010 Shoes are Playfully Colortastic By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-04-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-spring-2010-shoes References: [dailyfashionandstyle](http://dailyfashionandstyle.com/shoes/balenciaga_spring_2010_shoes-384.html) & [balenciaga](http://www.balenciaga.com/) At one point or another every little fashionista has tried to make the perfect pair of high heels out of [Play-Doh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-barbie) but only [Balenciaga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1) Spring 2010 shoes are actually produced and manufactured as so. Leave it to creative designer Nicolas Ghesquiere to really think outside of the box for this one. Called 'Like Play-Doh,' the Balenciaga Spring 2010 shoes are not only unique with their architectural heels, but are crafted with material literally made out of Play-Doh. They feature real compressed Play-Doh that's not only sturdy as leather but waterproof. One thing's clear: you either love them or hate them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Play-doh Fashion:** The use of Play-Doh in fashion shows a potential trend for the incorporation of unexpected materials. - **Architectural Heels:** Architectural heels are gaining popularity and could represent a potential trend in footwear design and architecture. - **Toy-inspired Fashion:** Designed inspired by children’s toys could become a trend as more designers aim to evoke nostalgia and playfulness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion and Apparel professionals could look to incorporate Play-Doh and other unusual materials in their upcoming designs. - **Footwear:** The use of architectural heels and unique materials could become a disruptive innovation opportunity for the Footwear industry. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers could explore partnerships with fashion designers to create clothing and accessories inspired by popular toy brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-barbie.md) - [Luxurious Stealthy Fashion Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-molded-mule.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Bulbous Platformed Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-boot.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Chunky Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-925.md) - [Adult-Focused Modeling Dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-doh.md)