# Virtual Shoe Museum II Whacked Concept Shoes By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-03-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybe-a-trendhunter-first-whacked-concept-shoes References: [virtualshoemuseum](http://www.virtualshoemuseum.com/vsm/index.php) "Concept" designs are hot in cars, furniture, tech, etc. Fulfilling that need to fix that addiction to [novel design ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi) for those who also have [shoe fetishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-future-clog) are these [concept shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf). The answer to all those questions you might be thinking when you look through this gallery is simply, "Who cares? It's a concept." It's fun to imagine, take a twist and twist it more, take imagination and turn it loose... foot loose! **Implications** - Shoes have long existed as products that women of all sizes could relate to indulging in. These such products are commonly embraced by women as a whole as they can be used by varying consumers. Products that can be used by women of all sizes continue to far surpass the success of those that don't. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Concept Shoe Designs:** Opportunity for designers to push the boundaries of traditional shoe design and create innovative, eye-catching concepts. - **Novel Design Ideas:** Demand for unique and imaginative designs in various industries, including fashion, technology, and furniture. - **Inclusive Products for Women:** Market for products that cater to the needs and preferences of women of all sizes, providing inclusive and body-positive options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Potential for fashion brands to collaborate with designers to launch concept shoe lines that capture consumer attention and drive innovation in the industry. - **Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to explore concept shoe designs that merge fashion and functionality, such as smart shoes with embedded sensors and interactive features. - **Furniture:** Scope for furniture designers to take inspiration from concept shoe designs and create unique, sculptural furniture pieces that challenge traditional aesthetics and captivate consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Bold Sneaker Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/markvonrama.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md)