# Customized Crystal Kicks CLVII Create Personalized Studded Shoes for Lil Wayne By Rachel | Published 2009-07-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-wayne-CLVII-shoes References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/07/07/lil-waynes-custom-supra-skytops-by-clvii-store/) & [clvii-store](http://clvii-store.com/) When rapper Lil Wayne performed on the BET Awards last week, many marveled at his studded shoes. It seems the shimmery stunners were made specifically for Lil Wayne by CLVII. The [crystal-studded Supra Skytops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-plus) were a birthday present to Lil Wayne, and featured 26 on one shoe tongue (his age), and CLVII on the other. The crystal studded shoes definitely aren’t made for daily wear, but sure do sparkle on stage! **Implications** - At such a young age, Lil Wayne's impact on the pop culture discourse is already almost legendary. These custom fitted Supra Skytops only serves to enhance that image. From the BET Awards to the fantasies of millions. All in a day's work for Weezy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Customized Footwear:** The trend of personalization in footwear through customization caters to individual preferences and enables limitless designs. - **Celebrity Endorsements:** Custom-designed studded footwear for celebrities by luxury manufacturers can significantly boost brand awareness and sales. - **Luxury Footwear:** The trend of emerging luxury footwear brands leveraging customization, unique design, and celebrity endorsements to create new markets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Incorporating customization into the production process can help footwear manufacturers differentiate their products and gain a competitive edge. - **Luxury Fashion:** Offering personalized and customized products can help luxury fashion brands increase their customer base and loyalty. - **Celebrity Brand Endorsements:** Collaborating with celebrities to create exclusive designs and personalized product lines can position fashion brands as leaders in their industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-low-and-hi.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Collaborative Statement Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-boys-air-force-1.md) - [Blinged-Out Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asap-rocky-1.md) - [Ultra-Cushioned Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-plus.md) - [Crystallized Streetwear Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-1.md)