# Circuit Board Sneakers Gabriel Dishaw Creates Metallic Footwear Masterpiece By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-11-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-dishaw References: [greenmuze](http://www.greenmuze.com/art/artists/1707-recycled-metal-sneakers-.html) & [gabrieldishaw](http://www.gabrieldishaw.com/) Made out of old computer chips, metal and even typewriter pieces, these [metallic shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-crocs) are the brainchild of [junk metal artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip) Gabriel Dishaw. I would never suggest playing a round of 21 in these bad boys, or walking 5 steps in them for that matter, but these sneakers certainly are the [most unique shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf) I have seen in a long time. Check out more on the Gabriel Dishaw creation by clicking on the links below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Fashion:** Creating unique and sustainable fashion pieces by repurposing electronic waste. - **Artistic Footwear:** Combining art and footwear to create visually striking and unconventional shoe designs. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Promoting environmentally-friendly fashion by utilizing recycled materials. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Integrating upcycled materials and artistic elements into the fashion industry to offer eco-friendly and visually appealing options for consumers. - **Art:** Exploring the intersection of art and fashion through innovative and unconventional footwear creations. - **Recycling:** Finding creative ways to repurpose electronic waste and promote sustainability in the fashion and art industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Solid Silver Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnimbus-101-1.md) - [RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banbroken-artdesign-sport-shoes.md) - [Shoe-Shaped PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-x.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md) - [Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgablenits-1.md) - [Video Game Console Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-snes.md) - [Power Tool-Inspired Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dremel.md) - [Skateable Cardboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos.md) - [Bold Sneaker Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf.md)