# Inclusive Children's Sneakers Billy Footwear's New Sneakers Can Be Worn by Anyone with Easy Zip By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-15 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billy-footwear References: [hypekids](https://hypekids.com/2018/3/billy-footwear-adaptive-sneakers-kids-release-date) & [billyfootwear](https://billyfootwear.com/) Darin Donaldson and Billy Price created Billy Footwear, a company that focuses on creating shoes that are fashionable and promote a universal design -- meaning they can be worn by anyone. After a spinal injury left the company creator paralyzed, the idea for [inclusive shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primark-x-victoria-jenkins) that both appeal to and work for anyone, came forward. This new line of sneakers features the brand's classic FlipTop technology, allowing the entirety of the top to come off with one zipper. These [stylish new shoes for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-kids-find-my-skechers) are available in two styles: low top and high top and in six bold colors. Billy Footwear's new sneakers for kids will be available at the end of the month, being sold at major retailers such as [Nordstrom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buubibottle-portable-milk-warmer-pro). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Universal Design Footwear:** The rise of inclusive sneakers that can be worn by anyone presents opportunities for companies to create footwear that promotes accessibility and fashion. - **Fliptop Technology:** The integration of FlipTop technology in shoes allows for easy removal and customization, offering potential for innovation in various industries such as healthcare and sports. - **Bold Color Sneakers:** The popularity of bold color options in kids' sneakers opens up avenues for fashion and retail businesses to cater to the demand for vibrant and expressive footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** The inclusive children's sneakers trend presents an opportunity for fashion retailers to tap into the market of inclusive and fashionable footwear for kids. - **Healthcare:** The FlipTop technology used in children's sneakers can potentially be applied to healthcare settings, providing ease of access and customization for individuals with medical conditions. - **Sports Equipment:** The integration of FlipTop technology in athletic footwear could disrupt the sports equipment industry, offering athletes easy and quick customization options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Inclusion-Focused Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyon.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Sport Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyon-backpack.md) - [Progressively Growing Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nos-by-sz.md) - [Kidult Baby Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-baby.md) - [Comfort-Focused Hands-Free Slip-In Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipin-shoes.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [Reversible High-Top Unique Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bwd-high.md) - [Convenient Elastic Shoelaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-laces.md) - [Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropologie-2.md)