# Armed Animal High Heels Gun Hoofs by Iris Schieferstein Adds Danger to Oddity By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gun-hoofs References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/iris-schieferstein/) & [iris-schieferstein.de](http://www.iris-schieferstein.de/objekte.html) Iris Schieferstein has already attracted attention to her work which includes high heels made from animal hooves. Now she's taken those strange shoes to a new level—a dangerous one. Her newest work, 'Gun Hoofs,' incorporates the heeled hooves with the heel shaped as a stiletto handgun. The hooves on 'Gun Hoofs' are painted gold, just like the pistol at the back. There's nothing about 'Gun Hoofs' that doesn't demand attention. **Implications** - The mere combination of the words 'gun' and 'hoof' would have anyone intrigued. Upon looking through this collection of images it would be tough not to picture how awesome these shoes would look in person. Their awesome nature makes Iris Schieferstein both a fashionista and an artist worth noting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animal-inspired Fashion:** Opportunities for designers to create unique and attention-grabbing pieces using elements from nature. - **Dangerous Fashion:** Incorporating unexpected and even taboo themes into fashion can create buzz and intrigue among consumers. - **Art and Fashion Fusion:** Exploring the intersection of fashion and artistic expression can lead to innovative and visually striking designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Incorporating unexpected materials and designs into fashion collections can attract attention and differentiate from competitors. - **Art and Sculpture:** Experimenting with unconventional materials and themes in sculptures can create intriguing and unique pieces that capture viewers'} attention. - **Luxury Goods:** Creating exclusive and provocative designs can appeal to high-end markets who desire unique and attention-grabbing pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratboot.md) - [Cow Print High-Top Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rasant-mid.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Stiletto Shoulder Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stiletto-bag.md)