# Ballerina Shoe Dioramas Irregular Choice's 'Glissade' Ballerina Wedges are Elegantly Modern By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-07-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballerina-wedges References: [irregularchoice](http://www.irregularchoice.com/shop/xhr-list/product/6597/glissade.html) & [dollskill](http://www.dollskill.com/glissade-ballerina-wedges.html) Taking center stage among all Irregular Choice footwear, the 'Glissade' Ballerina Wedges are made for prima ballerinas and fans of fashion. These man-made wedges come in the consumer's choice of black, iridescent green or ballerina pink. The innovative wedges are laced with satin ribbons that perfectly complement the [platform heel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops) that molds to wearers feet. The platform is 1 1/2 inches while the ballerina-themed wedge heel is 5 1/2 inches. In addition to its tall stature, the [ballerina wedge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections) features a glass covered cut-out which acts as a window to the [miniature ballerina figure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballerina-sneaker) embedded inside of the heel. Located on the soles is a small key that offers an extra special element to these shoes. Upon turning the key the delicate ballerina figure gracefully pirouettes to 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ballerina-themed Wedges:** Opportunity to create more innovative and unique ballerina-themed wedges by incorporating interactive elements like the dancing figure and musical key. - **Platform Heels:** Potential for further development of platform heels with customizable designs and added features such as embedded figures or cut-outs. - **Novelty Footwear:** Growing demand for novelty footwear that combines fashion with interactive elements, offering opportunities for brands to create unique and playful designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the footwear industry to create more interactive and unique designs that go beyond traditional styles. - **Fashion:** Innovative opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate interactive elements into their designs, adding novelty and entertainment value to their products. - **Gifts and Collectibles:** Potential to tap into the gifts and collectibles market by creating footwear that doubles as unique collectible items with interactive features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Elegant Ballerina-Inspired Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satin-ballerin.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-rift-black-swan.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Ballet-Inspired Blue Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointe-hyper-royal.md) - [Chic Ballet Mesh Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreaming-ballet-mesh-flats.md) - [Contemporary Iconic Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idra-mary-jane.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md)