Wired Heels

Shoes for Masochists by Polly Verity

Art and fashion often collide, but with these wire shoes by Polly Verity, the collision was intense.

These shoes are on the top of the list for uncomfortable and unusable peculiarities.  It's a bit like an enormous rumba dancer hat or a corset dress that barely allows for breathing. 

Polly Verity has created shoes that is quite modern and chic, but hardly comfortable. A stylish ######### may be attracted to these, though walking without any support still probably isn’t good for your feet.

Uncomfortable Fashion
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing fashionable items that prioritize comfort without compromising style.
Extreme Artistic Footwear
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring avant-garde footwear designs that push the boundaries of art and fashion.
Functional Fashion
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating trendy products that strike a balance between style and usability.

Where This Applies

Fashion Design
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative materials and technologies to enhance the comfort and functionality of fashion items.
Art and Sculpture
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unconventional materials and concepts into footwear designs to create unique art pieces.
Consumer Goods
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering stylish yet functional products that cater to the changing demands and preferences of modern consumers.
SCORE
5.7 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 77%
Activity 87%
Freshness 8%

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