# No-Heel Silver Pumps The Giuseppe Zanotti Metallic Platforms Place You on a Shiny Pedestal By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-09-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giuseppe-zanotti-metallic-platforms References: [neimanmarcus](http://www.neimanmarcus.com/category.jsp?itemId=cat000220) & [giuseppezanottidesign](http://www.giuseppezanottidesign.com/) Teeter over everyone in these sky-high Giuseppe Zanotti metallic platforms that will shine with every step. Featuring a 5-inch, cut-in illusion heel, these pumps appear to be missing the heel, but are in fact well-balanced on their sturdy 2-inch platforms. The rock-star worthy pumps are wickedly glamorous with their [metallic patent leather upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-whitemetallic-silver) and delicate silver ankle strap that holds them securely in place. The Italian designer is well-known for his fabulous fashion-forward footwear, and these latest creations are no exception. The [mirror-like quality of these shiny shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror) will leave your friends breathless, shimmering and radiating the light as you walk past. The Giuseppe Zanotti metallic platforms are truly eye-catching pumps that attract the light as well as attention with their lovely silver tones and no-heel look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 56% | 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 - **No-heel Shoes:** Opportunity for shoe manufacturers to innovate by creating more comfortable and balanced no-heel shoes using new materials and design techniques. - **Metallic Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate metallic materials into their designs in new and innovative ways. - **Cut-in Illusion Heels:** Opportunity for shoe designers to create more styles of shoes that incorporate cut-in illusion heels for a unique aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** The footwear industry should consider innovating in both comfort and style with no-heel shoes and cut-in illusion heel designs. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore using metallic materials for clothing and accessories to add a touch of glamour to their designs. - **Luxury Goods:** There is potential for premium and luxury brands to incorporate no-heel shoes and cut-in illusion heel designs into their product lines to offer unique and fashionable footwear to their customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stessy.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Comfort-Forward Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md)