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# Personalized Photo Sneakers
I-Saw Sneakers Are Custom Made Using Your Pictures

By Adam Collins | Published 2009-01-18 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-saw-custom-sneakers
References: [i-sawcuriosityshop](http://www.i-sawcuriosityshop.com/page7.htm) & [i-sawtheworld.blogspot](http://i-sawtheworld.blogspot.com/)

These I-Saw sneakers are the next big thing when it comes to [customized kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakify). The footwear was displayed at the recent Fashion Vsport Exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Astonishingly, a number of pairs of these [engraved beauties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1) are being sold at £300 a pop. Not bad, to be safe in the knowledge that you will probably never see anyone with the same kicks.

These shoes are just one examples of the products in a line of [customized apparel and clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome) by I-Saw where you can even have your own design marked on your shoes.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Customized Sneakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating personalized sneakers allows consumers to express their individuality and stand out from the crowd.
- **Engraved Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering engraved footwear provides a unique and personalized touch to traditional shoe designs.
- **Customized Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding into customized apparel allows for further personalization and differentiation in the fashion industry.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating personalized photo sneakers and customized apparel into the fashion industry opens up new avenues for creative expression and individuality.
- **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating personalized sneakers and engraved footwear into retail stores provides customers with unique and one-of-a-kind products, enhancing the shopping experience.
- **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating an online platform for personalized sneakers and customized apparel enables a global reach and convenience for customers looking for unique fashion items.

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