# Rave-Ready Footwear LED Shoes Use Panels to Turn High-Tops & Stilettos Into Trippy Accessories By Chelsea MacMillan | Published 2010-07-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-shoes References: [fashioningtech](http://www.fashioningtech.com/profiles/blogs/more-illuminated-shoes) & [cr8tiverecreation](http://www.cr8tiverecreation.com/) LED lights are the newest in [high-top shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-hightop-sneakers). The high-top kicks produced by [Creative Recreation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-cream-in-a-tube) feature flexible LED sheets as panels on the side and back of the LED shoes. The unusual combination of leather and the electrical board-like pattern make these kicks an attractive addition to any shoe collector's closet. Fiber optics and LED lights are also used in heels to make a snazzy stiletto or a light-up slouch. **Implications** - I'm sure if Michael Jackson was alive, he'd totally use these shoes in a remake of the Billie Jean video. Who can forget the iconic scene where he walks down a street with light up panels? With these LED Shoes, he wouldn't even need those special effects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **LED Footwear:** Opportunity for companies to design and produce shoes with integrated LED lights for a visually striking and futuristic look. - **Fiber Optic Fashion:** Potential for fashion designers to incorporate fiber optics and LED lights into clothing and accessories, creating illuminated and attention-grabbing designs. - **Electroluminescent Heels:** Innovative chance for footwear manufacturers to develop heels with electroluminescent technology, combining style and functionality by adding a glowing effect to stilettos. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore the use of LED lights in clothing, shoes, and accessories to create unique and eye-catching designs that stand out. - **Electronics:** Electronics companies can develop and provide the technology and components required for integrating LED lights into footwear, expanding their market to new industries. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for the entertainment industry to incorporate LED footwear and fiber optic fashion into performances, concerts, and shows, creating visually stunning and memorable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banbroken-artdesign-sport-shoes.md) - [Color-Changing Clipless Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipless-pedals.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-and-adidas-originals.md) - [Glowing Luminous Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-4.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Advanced Robotic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-x.md)