# Smart LED Shoes Orphe by No New Folk Studio Turns Dancing into a Light Show By Meghan Young | Published 2015-03-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-shoe References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/373575/Awesome-Smart-Sneakers-Let-You-Create-Cool-Light-Paintings-As-You-Move/) & [no-new-folk](http://no-new-folk.com/) The art of dance is given a different spin thanks to these LED shoes. Although there have been similar [DIY version](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-up-sneakers)s in the past, Japanese startup No New Folk Studio has created an official version that is made with dancers in mind. Specifically, break dancers. With these LED shoes on, they streak the night sky to make stunning light paintings. Dubbed Orphe, the LED shoes are smart as well. They're fitted with [motion sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify) in order to be controlled and customized by the user via an accompanying app. Design Taxi writes, "The creators behind these Orphe shoes hope that users will be inspired to create and share their unique [light patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightboks) and paintings with others online.È ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **LED Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable LED shoe technology for other sports or activities showcasing unique light patterns. - **Motion Sensor Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate motion sensors into different wearable devices for interactive and customizable experiences. - **Smart Dance Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart accessories specifically designed for dancers to enhance their performances and create unique experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge fashion and technology to create innovative wearable products for self-expression and personalization. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore interactive technologies that enhance entertainment experiences and enable user-generated content. - **Sports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize technology to develop smart sports equipment that enhances performance and provides customizable features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Changing Clipless Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipless-pedals.md) - [Advanced Robotic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-x.md) - [Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-shortcut-sneaker.md) - [App-Controlled Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcontrolled-skates.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md) - [Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-sneaker.md) - [Smart Fairy Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fairy-lights.md) - [Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-robotics-moonwalkers.md) - [Color-Shifting Smart Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipolish.md)