# Subtly Stylish Wearable Trackers The Misfit Shine Tracker has an Unexpectedly Stylish Design By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misfit-shine References: [sfgate](http://www.sfgate.com/style/article/Shine-from-Misfit-Wearables-subtly-tracks-activity-5447350.php) & [misfitwearables](http://www.misfitwearables.com/) The Misfit Shine is an [activity monitor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband) developed by California-based company Misfit Wearables. Many people are put off wearable technology products because they are often bulky and not very stylish -- this is where the Misfit Shine stands out. This discreet, disc-shaped activity tracker looks sophisticated and stylish enough to be worn as a regular fashion accessory. This waterproof device is also extremely versatile in the ways in which it can be worn -- it can be worn as a necklace, wristband or armband and works for months at a time without needing to be charged. The device syncs with an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-tracker-card) app, which allows users to keep track of their activity levels. The Misfit Shine device retails for $119.95, with additional accessories available for anywhere between $19.95 and $79.95. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stylish Wearable Trackers:** Wearable technology companies can innovate by creating aesthetically pleasing trackers that blend in with everyday fashion. - **Versatile Wearable Devices:** Wearable technology companies can create multi-functional devices that can be worn in a variety of ways for convenience and accessibility. - **Low-maintenance Wearable Technology:** Wearable technology companies can enhance user experience by designing energy-efficient trackers that require little to no charging time. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion companies can collaborate with wearable technology companies to integrate technology with fashion in a way that appeals to consumers. - **Fitness Industry:** Fitness companies can adopt and market wearable technology trackers to improve their customers' workout experience and track their progress. - **Electronic Industry:** Electronic companies can invest in creating innovative wearable technology products to meet the growing demand for wearable technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motivational Fitness Tracker Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neatfit-fitness-tracker.md) - [Style-Conscious Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-gen3-horizon.md) - [Fitness-Tracking Accessible Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-halo-smart-ring.md) - [Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-one.md) - [All-Day Wellness Wearable Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-vvosmart-5.md) - [Feature-Packed Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense-2.md) - [Wearable Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-41.md) - [Efficiently Designed Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebblebee-trackers.md) - [Self-Charging Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mother-bracelet.md)