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Converse Shoe Designs Will Look Even Cooler with Light Installations

— May 21, 2013 — Tech
Wanting to stand out is a mentality that will never go away, and since Chuck Taylor’s footwear has become the symbol for youth of any generation, these light-integrated Converse shoe designs will surely satisfy those seeking ways to communicate individualism.

Teenagers and young adults can now outfit their shoes with a glowing logo from Adafruit Industries. The glow-in-the-dark logo turns your regular Converse Chucks into rave-ready dancing shoes. The instructional DIY glow shoes can be integrated in any other shoe, so people should feel free to outfit their other shoes as well.

The simple concept will help make any one of your shoes stand out. This is the perfect way to differentiate your shoes from every other pair of Chuck Taylor Converse.
Trend Themes
1. Glow-in-the-dark Customization - Opportunity for shoe and fashion brands to sell customization kits for glow-in-the-dark logos or designs.
2. DIY Fashion - Opportunity for fashion and craft retailers to offer DIY customization materials and tutorials for shoes and other apparel.
3. Rave Fashion - Opportunity for fashion brands to create clothing and accessories specifically designed for rave and dance party environments.
Industry Implications
1. Shoe Manufacturing - Shoe companies can incorporate glowing designs or logos into their products, offering customers a unique customization option.
2. DIY Craft Supplies - Craft companies can create and sell kits for DIY glow-in-the-dark shoe customization.
3. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can market the light-up shoe trend and sell rave and party wear that incorporates similar glowing designs or logos.
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