# Transforming Eco-Shoes Be Your Own Designer with the Melissa Shoes & Gaetano Pesce DIY Bootie By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-12-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-booties References: [melissa.br](http://www.melissa.com.br/en) If you're looking for fun, funky and colorful DIY booties, then these [Melissa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-1) Plastic Dreams shoes done in collaboration with architect Gaetano Pesce are your life's problem-solvers. Not only do these shoes scream for attention, but they are also [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore). Perfect for the aspiring designer, these DIY booties are composed of [interlocking vinyl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-footwear-design), which allows its wearers to transform, reshape and reform their shoes to however they like. From booties to ballet flats, the design of your shoes is in your hands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable Footwear:** There is a trend towards consumers wanting personalized and unique footwear that they can design themselves. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** The demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly fashion is growing, including shoes made from recycled materials. - **Collaborative Design:** Partnerships between designers and consumers are emerging, allowing individuals to co-create their own footwear designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can explore opportunities to offer customizable footwear options, providing consumers with a unique and personalized shopping experience. - **Sustainable Materials:** The eco-friendly fashion industry can embrace the use of recycled and sustainable materials in footwear production, catering to conscious consumers. - **Design Software:** Software companies can develop user-friendly design tools for consumers to easily customize and visualize their own shoe designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Sneaker Constructions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-1.md) - [Custom Adaptive Slipper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapz-modular-slippers.md) - [Sustainable Modular Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1.md) - [Artistic Contemporary Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-diesel.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shoe.md) - [Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison-1.md) - [Western-Inspired Statement Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-maldito.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md)