# Flashing Luminescent Footwear The Light up Steampunk Heels Will Transport Your Feet to 2057 By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-02-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-up-steampunk-heels References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/02/09/steampunk-high-heels-led-lights/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/81383919/gears-and-pipes-light-up-steampunk-heels) If you’re are trying to party like a rockstar, you have to start from the bottom up with a pair of Light Up Steampunk Heels. These luminescent shoes have L.E.D lights attached to them that change colors. These Light Up Steampunk Heels are priced at $145.00, which is very reasonable considering each pair is [custom-made](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx). Buyers have the option of selecting what color lights they want and the white light doubles as a flashlight as well. Each heel has an on and off switch and the power for the lights is provided from a 9-volt battery in each shoe. So stop trying to be the life of the party and just let your feet *be* the party with these [gorgeous glowing pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipolish). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 80% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Luminescent Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that allows customers to design and customize their own luminescent shoes. - **Multi-functional Light-up Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of accessories that incorporate light-up features, like belts, handbags, or jewelry. - **Sustainable Illuminated Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design eco-friendly luminescent footwear that utilizes renewable energy sources to power the lights. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with shoe brands to integrate light-up technology into their existing product lines. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer light-up accessories as a service for parties and events, providing a unique and memorable experience for guests. - **Green Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion brands to develop sustainable lighting solutions for illuminated fashion, reducing reliance on batteries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Color-Changing Clipless Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipless-pedals.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Music-Synced Party Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-partylight.md) - [Advanced Robotic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-x.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Neon Green Tech Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fxxomor.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md)