# Embossed Cube Heels Designer Maria Nina Vaclavek Created These Rectangular Shoes By M | Published 2014-05-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maria-nina-vaclavek References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/05/09/rectangle-shoes-by-maria-nina-vaclavek/) & [zcu.cz](http://www.zcu.cz/) Czech design student Maria Nina Vaclavek recently created these one-of-a-kind [rectangular cube shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot) for a university project. The shoes combine [geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubik) with the natural curvature of high heels. These high heels, known as the 'Rectangle,' pay tribute to the very first pair of shoes that were made using primitive leather. Rather than these heels having a traditional triangular design, Vaclavek used a combination of colors, textiles and embossing techniques to make these shoes look cubic. Over the top of the front of the foot is a hard piece of leather that, combined with the triangular heel, makes the shoe look like a rectangle. The use of a cream color for the shoe and a black for the sole further creates this optical illusion that the shoe is in fact a square. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Geometric Footwear:** Designers can explore new shapes and styles for footwear beyond traditional forms. - **Embossing Techniques:** Incorporating unique textures and patterns using embossing techniques can create a distinctive and eye-catching look. - **Optical Illusion Design:** Creating an optical illusion design using color and shape can be a unique way to pique customer interest. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion industry professionals can explore unique footwear designs and manufacturing techniques to stay ahead of the trends. - **Art and Design:** Designers can utilize new techniques such as embossing and optical illusion design to create innovative and unconventional products. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketers can use unique design concepts and elements as a branding tool to attract customers and set their product apart. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Square Toe Minimal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubism-sq.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Comfortable Stylish Heel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inez.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Concrete Brick-Themed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/he-she-brick-slippers.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md)