# Self-Heightening Footwear Elevator Shoes Make You Taller Through Your iPod By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevator-shoes References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/short/51554/) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/11496831) These elevator shoes are quite incredible, as they are controlled by a simple touch of your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-tws) or [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod). The shoes basically make anyone a few inches taller simply by using lifts in the shoes that are extended or retracted. I love the idea of the elevator shoes. Although they're pretty much just pieces of metal strapped to your feet, they serve a much larger purpose in boosting self-esteem for those who are on the shorter side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Elevator Shoes:** Elevator shoes are gaining popularity as a way toincrease height and self-esteem in a discreet and innovative manner. - **Smart Footwear:** The integration of elevating technology and smart devices allows for a more personalized and tech-savvy footwear experience. - **Height Increase Solutions:** Height increase solutions, beyond traditional footwear options, are becoming more prevalent and stylish. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Elevator shoes offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers and retailers to meet an untapped market demand for stylish height increase solutions. - **Health and Wellness:** Elevator shoes can provide a non-surgical, non-invasive solution for individuals who desire an increase in height, which opens up opportunities for health and wellness professionals to incorporate these shoes into their practice. - **Technology:** The integration of smart technology into footwear opens up opportunities for tech companies to develop even more innovative solutions for personalization and customization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-robotics-moonwalkers.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Robotic Brace Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify.md) - [Smart Posture Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esteps-health.md) - [Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-shortcut-sneaker.md) - [Advanced Robotic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-x.md) - [Virtual Heel Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-try-on.md) - [Superhuman Exoskeleton Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeletonics.md) - [App-Controlled Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcontrolled-skates.md)