# Vigilante-Inspired Heels Embrace Ferocity With These Bedazzled Batman Pumps By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedazzled-batman-pumps References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/155672289/batman-heels-with-swarovski-crystals-and?ref=shop_home_feat) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/WickedAddiction?ref=seller_info) Unleash your [inner superhero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-x-crocs) and strut around town in a pair of bedazzled Batman pumps. These showstoppers are not just for anyone; to pull these bad girls off you have to be tough enough to kick it with Batman and walk in heels. Heads will definitely turn when you walk by, as the shoes are dressed in over 2000 beautiful [Swarovski crystals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski). Whatever you do, don’t lose these. These sweet heels make a bold statement, as the designers chose to use bright red and yellow to contrast against the black. Eyes will instantly be drawn to the words “Bam!” and “Kapow!” designed in a neat and bold font. The Girls at Wicked Addiction embraced the [Batman theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection) with the recognizable logo, and they also included an outline of Gotham City. Another amazing quality about these shoes are that they are hand-painted. The careful detail put into the shoes shines brighter than the pumps themselves! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Superhero Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore collaborations between fashion brands and iconic superhero franchises to create unique, attention-grabbing footwear. - **Bedazzled Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate intricate crystal embellishments into footwear designs to elevate their visual appeal and create statement-making fashion pieces. - **Hand-painted Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer customizable footwear options that are hand-painted, allowing individuals to express their personal style and creativity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new collaborations and licensing agreements with entertainment properties to create unique, limited-edition fashion items that resonate with fans. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional materials, designs, and embellishments to create footwear that stands out in the market and appeals to fashion-forward consumers. - **Art and Customization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine artistry and customization in various industries, such as footwear, to cater to consumers' desire for unique and personalized products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Hero-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batmobile-crocs.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yancy-street-stomper.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Superhero-Themed Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-x-crocs.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md)