# Flexible Clip-On Horseshoe Designs The Megasus Horserunners Require No Nails and Have No Iron By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horseshoe-design References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1118252837/megasus-horserunners-for-horses-and-horse-lovers/description) & [horserunners](http://horserunners.com/) Basic horseshoe design hasn't really changed much since their creation, so the Megasus Horserunners aim to change this with a design that's flexible and more comfortable for horses. Funding now on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleat-attachment), the Megasus Horserunners work with a patent-pending Mega-Lock Fastener Technology that enables the shoes to stay on the hoof with ease. When used, the Megasus Horserunners will help to absorb shock and be a more comfortable type of footwear for horses to utilize. A variety of [customization features on the horseshoe design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-footwear-design) make it ideal for horses of all kinds and will even flex when planted on uneven terrain. This will be welcome news to both horses and jockeys to help provide a more [comfortable, performance-focused shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-one9). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Horseshoe Design:** There is an opportunity for companies to create new customizable horseshoe designs that offer more comfort and shock absorption for horses. - **Flexible Footwear for Animals:** Flexible footwear designs can be adapted for other animals that require durable and comfortable shoes. - **Fastening Technology:** New fastening technologies can be developed and applied to other industries to create secure and comfortable products. ### Where This Applies - **Equine Industry:** The equine industry can benefit from innovative horseshoe designs and fastening technologies to improve animal comfort and performance. - **Agriculture Industry:** Flexible and customizable footwear designs can be adapted and applied to other animals in the agriculture industry. - **Footwear Industry:** New fastening technologies can be applied to footwear designs for humans to create more comfortable and secure products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toggle Securement Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-pegasus-easyon-blueprint.md) - [Comfortable Cycling Cleat Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleat-attachment.md) - [Modular Nail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modul.md) - [Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-robotics-moonwalkers.md) - [Lunar New Year-Celebrating Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibram-fivefingers-year-of-the-horse.md) - [Futuristic Performance Sneaker Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-x-caged.md) - [Shockproof Wheel Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caster-shoes.md) - [Mossy Stone-Mirrored Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md)