# Platform Rodent Homes The Terrifying Hamster Exploitation Pump By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-05-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamster-exploitation-pump References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/10/if-shoes-could-kill-showc_n_569308.html) & [ifshoescouldkill](http://ifshoescouldkill.com/2010/05/05/hamster-exploitation/) Shoes only get crazier with the Hamster Exploitation Pump. This unreal [see-through heel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection) has a [tall enough platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals) to fit your little rodent pet inside so that you can bring him wherever you walk. It's scary to think about how each step may put your pet into a concussion haze. If this shoe actually existed I'm sure it must be violating animal rights and its designer must have a strong hatred towards [cute rodents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-hamster-ball). These pumps don't even appear to have air holes! See the Hamster Exploitation Pump for yourselves in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animal-friendly Fashion:** The trend of designing fashionable products that prioritize the well-being of animals presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Ethical Pet Accessories:** The growing demand for pet accessories that prioritize animal welfare presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the pet industry. - **Transparent Design:** The trend of incorporating transparent elements in design opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries, including fashion and architectural sectors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation by creating animal-friendly fashion products that prioritize the well-being of animals. - **Pet:** The pet industry can seize the opportunity for disruptive innovation by developing pet accessories that prioritize animal welfare and do not exploit animals. - **Design:** The design industry, particularly in fashion and architecture, has the opportunity for disruptive innovation by incorporating transparent elements in their products and structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Board Game-Themed Dynamic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-collection.md) - [Pavement Brick Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver.md) - [Frog Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frog-clog.md)