Minimalist Light-Up Sneakers

These Sneakers Offer an Adult Version of Light-Up Sneakers

Called 'Illumi,' these light-up sneakers are a far cry from the ones that most people had or longed for as children.

The brand came out with an objective to create light-up sneakers that did not require the use of LED dots to emit a glow, but rather that feature a singular LED strip. After four years of research and prototyping, Illumi came together. The shoes come in classic sneaker forms that come in either black, white or both -- and each of the shoes are surrounded by a thin strip of LED lighting. The lights are turned on or off using a hidden button that is placed on the sole of the shoe's platform.

These light-up sneakers offer a sophisticated interpretation of what is normally considered to be a children's fashion statement.

Minimalist Light-up Sneakers
Opportunity for brands to create adult versions of light-up sneakers that feature a singular LED strip.
Sophisticated Children's Fashion
Chance to explore sophisticated interpretations of children's fashion statements.
Hidden Light-up Technology
Potential to incorporate hidden buttons and LED lighting in various fashion products.

Where This Applies

Footwear
Innovation opportunity for footwear brands to integrate light-up technology in adult sneakers.
Fashion
Opportunity for fashion brands to create sophisticated children's fashion with light-up elements.
Technology
Chance for technology companies to develop hidden buttons and LED lighting solutions for fashion products.
SCORE
6.4 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 91%
Activity 94%
Freshness 8%

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