# Frighteningly Needled Footwear Erwina Ziomkowska's Pinned Shoes are Extremely Painful By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erwina-ziomkowska References: [inspire.2ia.pl](http://inspire.2ia.pl/post/19943026729/pinned-shoes-from-erwina-ziomkowska-consist-of-2) & [erwina-ziomkowska.blogspot](http://erwina-ziomkowska.blogspot.ca/) Erwina Ziomkowska has created a set of pinned shoes that are frighteningly sharp and pointy. Made using 2 whopping kilograms of pins, these are probably the only shoes that would make Cinderella's evil stepsisters think twice before putting them on in order to win Prince Charming. The [shimmering exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs) may entice a few, but as soon as they look inside each one, they will quickly realize that slipping their feet inside Erwina Ziomkowska's pinned shoes would yield a great deal of pain. Recently exhibited during the Art fairs Zürich, Erwina Ziomkowska's pinned shoes are show stealers. The pins have been hammered through carefully, creating an [inverted porcupine-like aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog). One pair of shoes is black while the other is white. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extreme Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of extreme footwear that pushes the boundaries of style and comfort, appealing to adventurous fashion enthusiasts. - **Painful Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a collection of fashion items that prioritize uniqueness and pain as a form of self-expression, targeting niche markets and subcultures. - **Aesthetic Contrasts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design products that combine contrasting elements in aesthetics, appealing to individuals who seek bold and unconventional fashion statements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional materials and designs to revolutionize the fashion industry, attracting avant-garde consumers seeking one-of-a-kind items. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge art and fashion to create visually captivating pieces that challenge traditional perceptions of wearable art. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unconventional shoe designs and materials to cater to niche markets looking for statement footwear that defies convention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratboot.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md)