# Electric Powered Skates iSkate For Alternative Commuters By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-10-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-powered-skates-for-alternative-commuters References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/electric-kicks/ishoes-movin-and-groovin-at-15mph-314473.php) A huge part of the [skater lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos) is in presenting a certain look. The iShoes are an invention that haven't made it to production yet, but when they do, they are sure to *roll* off the shelves. The shoes come in men's sizes 8 to 12 and in 7 to 11 for women's sizes. [Four inch wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-electric-scooter) offer good stability and also make them suitable for "off roading" for the adventurous types. The projected speed is 15 mph with a range of up to 7 miles. The iShoes have not been priced yet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Skates:** The innovative iShoes electric skates offer an opportunity for existing skateboard companies to branch out into electric transportation. - **Alternative Commuting:** The iShoes electric skates represent an opportunity for companies focused on urban commuting solutions to offer an exciting and innovative alternative to traditional large-scale transportation methods. - **Off-road Skating:** The iShoes electric skates offer the opportunity to create a new extreme sport category for skaters looking for an off-road skateboarding experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Skateboarding:** Existing skateboarding companies can leverage the iShoes electric skates technology to offer a new and innovative product line to their customers. - **Urban Commuting:** The iShoes electric skates represent an opportunity for companies offering urban transportation solutions to tap into the growing alternative commuting market. - **Extreme Sports:** The iShoes electric skates offer an opportunity for extreme sports companies to create a new adventure sport category for off-road skating enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorized Electric Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollwalk-electric-roller-skates.md) - [App-Controlled Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcontrolled-skates.md) - [Electric Inline Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmosgear.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-electric-skateboard.md) - [Walking Assistance Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-roller-skates.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheel-electric-board.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md)