# Paperclip Heels These Jil Sander Sandals Take Heels to New Heights By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-05-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jill-sander-sandals References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2010/05/jil-sander-high-heeled-sandals.html) & [jilsander](http://www.jilsander.com/) Now I’ve seen some ladies walking in some crazy shoes, whether in the club or on the streets, but I have never seen anything like these Jill Sander sandals, which are featured in the label's Spring/Summer 2010 print campaign. Where do I start? First, it has a [ridiculously high heel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection) that looks like half of a paperclip. Then, there is the [wooden sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-jean-paul-gaultier) that looks like it was carved sometime back in the 1800s. Oh and I can’t forget the leather upper with the laser cut holes. The Spring/Summer 2010 Jill Sander sandals prove that those in the [women’s footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal) game are stepping their game up--literally. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 88% | 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 - **Ridiculously High Heels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce shoes with exceptionally high heels to cater to fashion-forward individuals seeking avant-garde footwear. - **Wooden Soles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create shoes with rustic wooden soles for a unique and vintage-inspired look, appealing to consumers looking for distinctive footwear designs. - **Laser Cut Holes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop shoes with intricate laser-cut patterns for a touch of artistry and craftsmanship, targeting style-conscious individuals who appreciate detail-oriented designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Women's Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional materials and construction techniques to redefine women's shoes and cater to the growing demand for bold and statement-making footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Sleek T-Strap Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tkees-x-jcrew.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [3-in-1 Platform Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md)