# Killer Heels IV Torture Pumps By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-07-05 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-heels-iv-the-sadist-pumps References: [styleguru.org](http://www.styleguru.org/entry/gorgeous-pump-inspires-shoe-fetish/) & [patriciafield](http://www.patriciafield.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=551) This is another installment in our “killer heels” series. Designed by Patricia Field, these [ridiculously high heeled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops), S & M-themed black stilettos look super sexy on singing sensation Rihanna. At a price of $86.00, it's safe to expect that a few highly impressionable and really crazy women went and got themselves a pair of these [stiletto daggers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-and-manolo-blahnik). We all know shoes carry sexual connotations in our culture and these Torture Pumps play right into that [sexual fetishism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs). But I insist you'd have to be out of your mind to try to walk in these torture chambers. The shoes below are even more scary ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sexual Fetish-themed Shoes:** Designing shoes that play into sexual fetishism can attract a unique and daring customer base. - **High-heeled Torture Pumps:** Creating high-heeled shoes that are borderline impossible to walk in can create a sense of exclusivity and create demand among collectors. - **Killer Heels Series:** Continuing to release sequels in a trend-setting series can foster a culture of anticipation among fashion enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Pushing the limits of footwear design can create a unique brand that is able to distinguish itself from saturation in the fashion industry. - **Retail:** Designer collaborations and limited edition releases can create buzz and market demand for new product through perception of exclusivity. - **Entertainment:** Partnering or collaborating with celebrities can drive demand for products and can create new customer bases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stessy.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md)