# Extreme Footwear Freaky Finds From the Virtual Shoe Museum (UPDATE) By Cowbag | Published 2009-05-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-bag-festish-shoes-extreme-shoe-design-from-the-virtual-show-museum References: [virtualshoemuseum](http://www.virtualshoemuseum.com/vsm/o.php?id=779&col=shoe_type&sub=extreme) I love the idea of this Virtual Shoe Museum by Liza Snook. It is a collaborative site where designers, photographers and people with shoe obsessions can have a meeting of minds. The Virtual Shoe Museum contains the most amazing shoe designs you could ever dream of, from converted [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centerzip-ox) sneakers to shoes that have been made to look like cars. On a rainy afternoon it really is a first class site that is a neverending source of inspiration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Fashion Museums:** Creating online resources that showcase unique fashion designs and promote collaboration among the industry professionals. - **Art-inspired Footwear:** Incorporating artistic elements into footwear design that is both functional and visually appealing. - **Sustainable Shoe Design:** Developing environmentally conscious shoe materials and manufacturing processes to reduce waste and carbon footprint. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Innovative shoe designs that challenge traditional fashion norms could lead to an entirely new market niche for the fashion industry. - **Art:** Partnering with shoe designers to create unique wearable art pieces that appeal to art collectors and enthusiasts. - **Sustainability:** Shoe manufacturers that develop sustainable footwear options can appeal to environmentally conscious consumers who prioritize sustainable materials and manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md) - [Custom Sneaker Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakify.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Futuristic Sculptural Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-future-clog.md) - [Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-graffiti1.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md)