# Wired Heels Shoes for Masochists by Polly Verity By Juan Carlos Bonilla | Published 2007-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masochist-shoes-by-polly-verity References: [trendencias](http://www.trendencias.com/2007/05/17-zapatos-para-masoquistas) & [virtualshoemuseum](http://www.virtualshoemuseum.com/vsm/o.php?id=583&col=shoe_type&sub=extreme) Art and fashion often collide, but with these [wire shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog) by [Polly Verity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-kids-selfcare-set), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule) ######### may be attracted to these, though walking without any support still probably isn’t good for your feet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Comfortable Stylish Heel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inez.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md)