# Minimalist Light-Up Sneakers These Sneakers Offer an Adult Version of Light-Up Sneakers By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-09-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-sneaker References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/204815089/illumi-nightwalkers-premium-light-up-shoes-without?ref=category_recommended) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-lowprofile-sneakers) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glowing Luminous Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-4.md) - [Futuristic Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-unveils-climacool.md) - [Glowing Collaborative Y2K Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vomero-5-1.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Building Block-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-nike-air-max-95-neon.md) - [Color-Changing Clipless Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipless-pedals.md) - [Kidult Baby Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-baby.md) - [All-Day Running-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-launched-lightblaze.md) - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md)