# Offbeat Toe Shoes The Globe Sneaker Boasts Improved Circulation, Hygiene and Dexterity By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-sneaker References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/make_your_existing_socks_obsolete_with_this_interesting_footwear_design_interesting_being_the_operative_word_18214.asp) & [globe.shop-pro.jp](http://globe.shop-pro.jp/) Toe shoes might not be a new concept, but the Globe sneaker is still very unique. Unlike the [Vibram Five Finger](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-free-running) footwear Trend Hunter featured a while ago, these are full-out shoes that simply cup each toe individually. Created by a Japanese company of the same name, the Globe sneaker boasts better circulation, hygiene and dexterity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unique Toe Shoes:** The Globe sneaker offers a unique take on toe shoes by providing individual toe cups for improved functionality. - **Improved Circulation Footwear:** The Globe sneaker promotes better circulation with its design that allows each toe to move freely. - **Hygienic Toe Shoe Solution:** The Globe sneaker offers a hygienic solution to toe shoes by providing individual toe cups that prevent sweat build-up. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore the potential of unique toe shoe designs like the Globe sneaker to enhance dexterity and hygiene. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can leverage improved circulation footwear like the Globe sneaker to promote foot health and comfort. - **Sporting Goods:** The sporting goods industry can tap into the trend of unique toe shoes like the Globe sneaker to enhance performance and flexibility in athletic activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toe-Shaped Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-fivefingers-1.md) - [Reissued Technical Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokkoi-sole.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md) - [Split-Toe Barefoot Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Unisex Comfortable Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogeez.md) - [Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrams-furoshiki-kicks.md) - [Square-Toe Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blunt-toe-clog.md) - [Ergonomic Scan-to-Print Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal.md)