# Doll-Inspired Shoe Collections American Girl Doll Created a Matching Line of Shoes for Children By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-04-19 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollinspired-shoe References: [hypekids](https://hypekids.com/2018/4/american-girl-dolls-kidshoes-com-collaboration) & [shop.nordstrom](https://shop.nordstrom.com/c/american-girl-welliewishers-shoes-for-girls) The classic [American Girl Doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/state-bags-and-american-girl) brand released a collection of shoes -- teaming up with the e-commerce company Kidsshoes.com on multiple options of doll-inspired shoes. The collection features 18 sneaker options that were specifically designed around the American Girls WellieWishers doll, including a mix of [sneakers, slip-ons and sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deichmann-x-bluey). Each pair has a unique design with multiple embellishments such as seashells, cat faces and butterflies. Using a bold color scheme, the line is perfect for the summer with bright pinks, purples, florals, aquatic themes and sparkly materials. The full collection of doll-inspired shoes from American Girl Doll and Kidsshoes.com are available online and in store with sizes for babies, toddlers and kids -- giving every child the ability to match with their favorite toy doll. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Doll-inspired Footwear:** Opportunity for shoe companies to create doll-inspired footwear for children, incorporating unique designs and bold color schemes. - **Matched Clothing and Footwear:** Increasing trend of creating matching clothing and footwear for children, offering companies the opportunity to create coordinated collections for kids. - **Limited Edition Collections:** Opportunity for brands to create limited edition collections by partnering with other brands, particularly in the toy industry, for unique and innovative designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Children's Footwear:** The children's footwear industry can capitalize on the trend of doll-inspired shoes, creating unique designs and matching collections for kids to wear. - **Toy Industry:** There is an opportunity for the toy industry to partner with footwear companies to create doll-inspired shoes and clothing, providing a unique and integrated play experience for children. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies can take advantage of limited edition collections by partnering with other brands, creating exclusive products that generate hype and demand from customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Doll-Themed Bag Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/state-bags-and-american-girl.md) - [Adorable Plush Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-sneaker.md) - [Doll-Inspired Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-bratz.md) - [Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-aldo-2024.md) - [Dainty Children's Holiday Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janie-and-jack-1.md) - [Kidult Baby Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-baby.md) - [Iconic 2000s Teen-Flick Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heydude-x-mean-girls.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Collaborative Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-hightop-sneakers.md)