# High Heel Surfing Sessions Professional Surfer Maud Le Car Proves Glamor and Talent Are Compatible By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-11 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maud-le-car References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Surf_in_High_Heels--Sport--Gear.html) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OfWdE96uXw) You might not think that surfing in [high heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-try-on) is a possibility, but professional surfer Maud Le Car proves us all wrong by taking to the waves in a pair. Looking to prove that glamor and talent are two notions that are easily intermixed, Le Car is seen in the [glamorous yet professional video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swell-diary) chatting with girlfriends before heading towards the water's edge, [surfboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard) and heels in hand. As she paddles out in the shoes, she effortlessly hops up and rides a few waves in the footwear. Surfing is traditionally seen as being an intense sport that's hyper-masculine, but as Le Car proves in this witty and encouraging video, talent and glamor can indeed be bedfellows. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High Heel Surfing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market potential for high heel surfing gear and accessories. - **Glamorization of Sports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products and services catering to the growing demand for combining glamor and sports. - **Gender-breaking Athletic Norms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop inclusive athletic apparel and equipment that challenges traditional gender expectations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design gender-neutral sports clothing and footwear for diverse athletic activities and styles. - **Fashion and Sportswear Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate on merging fashion and function to create stylish sports apparel and accessories. - **Surfing Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent and market specialized surfing gear specifically tailored for high heel surfing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md) - [Rideable Sandcastle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-sandcastle-course.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Coastal Aesthetic Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-lx.md) - [Streetwear-Informed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-stssy.md) - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Luxurious Wooden Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard.md)