# Planter Pumps Cactus Shoes Will be Welcomed by Green Thumbs and Green Toes By Alison Heller | Published 2010-05-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-shoes References: [artsyspot](http://artsyspot.com/shoes-going-green) If there's one shoe even Lady Gaga would turn down, it would be these cactus shoes. Going green is a necessity as well as a trend these days, so this artist transformed gorgeous [ladies' high heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection) into planters. It's easy to see the symbolism between beauty and pain represented in these cactus shoes as well as the man vs nature motif. However, the cactus shoes also present a unique [DIY upcycling project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-it-going) for old heels. They might look great on your windowsill or office desk, but be careful not to leave your cactus shoes in your closet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Green Fashion:** Creating planters out of old high heels exemplifies the growing trend of incorporating sustainability and nature into fashion. - **Upcycling:** Transforming old heels into cactus planters demonstrates the innovative potential of repurposing materials and reducing waste in the fashion industry. - **Symbolic Design:** The symbolism of beauty and pain represented in cactus shoes taps into the trend of using fashion as a form of artistic expression and storytelling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers could explore incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly products like cactus shoes to meet the demand for green fashion. - **Upcycling Industry:** The upcycling industry could seize the opportunity to provide resources, tools, and inspiration for individuals interested in transforming their old shoes into unique planters. - **Art and Design:** The art and design sector can embrace symbolic and conceptual designs, such as cactus shoes, to push the boundaries of creativity and provoke thought through innovative fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patterned Floral Gardening Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardening-clog.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [Creature-Themed Amphibian Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esenes-worldwide-frog-clogs.md) - [Eco Cactus Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker.md) - [Frog Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frog-clog.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md) - [Plant Care Tool Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prick-ldn.md)