# Electric Sneakers Gabriel Dishaw Turns PCs & Peripherals into Junk Dunk Kicks By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-09-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-dishaw-junk-dunk References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Junk_Dunk--Projects--Gear.html) & [gabrieldishaw](http://www.gabrieldishaw.com/) Artist Gabriel Dishaw really outdid himself with his latest project, The Junk Dunk. As a [junk artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby), Gabriel Dishaw knows his way around a dumpster, but this pair of [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-snes) sneakers are a little special. This pair of kicks is made entirely from old electronic parts. “I used very little wire and more glue to keep the piece more clean, and less bulky,” says Gabriel Dishaw of the Junk Dunk. “I also added new details, a hinged tongue and nike logo’s on both the tongue and back of the shoe.” The sole of this men’s 9.5 size sneaker is made of circuit boards to complete the look. Check out the Junk Dunk in the gallery above! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Repurposed Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for unique and eco-friendly products made from repurposed materials. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop clothing and accessories that minimize waste and utilize recycled components. - **Upcycled Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative and visually appealing products by upcycling everyday objects and turning them into functional art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art & Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and traditional art techniques to create unique and thought-provoking pieces. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace sustainable practices and materials in the fashion industry to meet the growing demand for eco-conscious products. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to repurpose old electronic parts and promote circular economy practices within the consumer electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Power Tool-Inspired Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dremel.md) - [Artful Solid Silver Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnimbus-101-1.md) - [Video Game Console Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-snes.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Ugly Christmas Sweater-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-sweater-dunk.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Shoe-Shaped PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-x.md) - [Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgablenits-1.md) - [Crushed-Up Footwear-Crafted Dumbbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grind-dumbbell.md)