# Rabbit-Replaced Heels The 'Thumper' Irregular Choice Shoes Sport Unusual Heels By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-08-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irregular-choice-shoes References: [irregularchoice](http://www.irregularchoice.com/shop/womens/product/5402/thumper.html?offset=123) These 'Irregular Choice' shoes certainly live up to the brand's name. The [quirky 'Thumper' shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel) use a rabbit for support in the place of its heel. Like the furry animal, these shoes are adorable -- but tiny, they are not. The perched bunny heels elevate its wearer to a towering 4" off of the ground. To make these shoes even more unusual, Irregular Choice brings in another unlikely source of inspiration. The shoe's toe features an Eastern-inspired pattern and texture, sourcing from Russian folklore. This unlikely combination forms a [unique heel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo) that is like a wearable piece of art. These [stylish heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection) will have you hopping all over in a unique design no one else is likely to be sporting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal-inspired Heels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create shoes with heels inspired by various animals, offering unique and eye-catching designs. - **Cultural Fusion Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine elements from different cultures in footwear design, creating a fusion of styles and textures. - **Artistic Wearable Heels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate artistic elements into shoe designs, turning heels into wearable pieces of art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional materials and design techniques to bring unique and imaginative concepts to the fashion industry. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and innovative production methods to create unconventional and visually appealing footwear. - **Art and Design Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate and promote fashion accessories that blur the line between art and wearable fashion, attracting a niche market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.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) - [Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratboot.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md)