# DIY Light-Up Kicks Converse Shoe Designs Will Look Even Cooler with Light Installations By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-05-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-shoe-designs References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/how-to-add-a-glowing-star-to-your-chuck-taylor-all-star-507499118) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sjhTbfaHda0) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-2-white-phantom) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Glow-in-the-dark Customization:** Opportunity for shoe and fashion brands to sell customization kits for glow-in-the-dark logos or designs. - **DIY Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion and craft retailers to offer DIY customization materials and tutorials for shoes and other apparel. - **Rave Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create clothing and accessories specifically designed for rave and dance party environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Shoe Manufacturing:** Shoe companies can incorporate glowing designs or logos into their products, offering customers a unique customization option. - **DIY Craft Supplies:** Craft companies can create and sell kits for DIY glow-in-the-dark shoe customization. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can market the light-up shoe trend and sell rave and party wear that incorporates similar glowing designs or logos. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Artist-Joined Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-low-and-hi.md) - [Villainess-Inspired High Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppy-pink.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-converse.md)