# DIY Shoe Embellishments These DIY Chain Boots are the Perfect Inspiration to Update Your Wardrobe By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2014-01-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-chain-boots References: [blog.witchery.au](http://blog.witchery.com.au/diy-chain-harness-boots/) & [apairandasparediy](http://apairandasparediy.com/2014/01/diy-chain-boots.html) If you’re tired of wearing the same pair of shoes every day but are doing your best to live on a budget, it’s time to get creative and try your hand at homemade-inspired footwear like these DIY chain boots. Dressing up your current—or an old pair—of shoes with cute accessories that you can add on your own will instantly give you a some new footwear without breaking your bank. What’s great is that you have control of how your shoes look and you don’t have to do something extravagant; even a little detail can make a huge difference. Taking inspiration from these DIY chain boots is a great place to start. These started as simple pair of black boots; however, a gold chain attached to a leather strap and glued to the shoes have transformed them into a personalized, beautiful pair of boots. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Shoe Embellishments:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop a line of DIY shoe embellishment kits that offer consumers the tools and materials needed to customize their own footwear. - **Creative Shoe Accessories:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create a platform or marketplace where independent designers can showcase and sell unique shoe accessories, allowing consumers to easily update their footwear with creative and personalized touches. - **Personalized Footwear:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Utilize 3D printing technology to offer customized shoe embellishments, giving consumers the ability to design and create unique accessories that perfectly match their individual style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop a subscription-based service that delivers a curated assortment of trendy shoe accessories to customers on a regular basis, allowing them to effortlessly update their footwear. - **Craft and DIY:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Design an all-in-one DIY shoe embellishment kit that includes a variety of materials, tools, and step-by-step tutorials, catering to the growing demand for accessible and engaging crafting experiences. - **3D Printing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Partner with fashion brands to integrate 3D printing technology into their manufacturing processes, enabling the production of personalized shoe embellishments on-demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interchangeable Themed Shoe Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-1.md) - [Tasselled Chain Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-pop-mart-skullpanda.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgablenits-1.md) - [Customizable Shoe Decorating Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-your-toe.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Dynamic Gemstoned Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advisory-board-crystals-1.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Custom Adaptive Slipper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapz-modular-slippers.md)