# Musical Shoes The Gangster CD Stereo Sneaker Plays Your Favourite Tracks By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-shoes-the-gangster-cd-stereo-sneaker References: [weirdthings.org.uk](http://www.weirdthings.org.uk/the-gangster-cd-stereo-sneaker-gadget-is-sound/) The Gangster CD Stereo Sneaker is a sneaky way to play your favorite tracks. Resembling the looks of a shoe, the stereo sneaker can [intake CDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k8-cd-player) and blast out music. Although I would advise not using the shoe to walk in, if you like playing pranks, you can wear this sneaker and trick your friends with a few [shoe tunes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomalo). I wonder if this stereo sneaker comes in a pair? **Implications** - Modern customers are seeking out ways to complete their tasks in more efficient ways. Everyday products that feature a multitasking element are appealing to those who have fast-paced lifestyles. A company trying to generate more interest to its brand could focus on this design aesthetic when creating their items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multitasking Products:** Combining different functionalities in everyday products appeals to customers with fast-paced lifestyles. - **Efficiency in Tasks:** Customers are looking for ways to complete tasks more efficiently. - **Design Aesthetics:** Companies can focus on design aesthetic that incorporates multitasking elements to generate interest in their brand. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore creating products with multitasking features to appeal to customers. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate multitasking elements into clothing and accessories to cater to customers with fast-paced lifestyles. - **Branding and Marketing:** Companies specializing in branding and marketing can focus on design aesthetics that highlight efficiency and multitasking functionalities in their campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banbroken-artdesign-sport-shoes.md) - [Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-shortcut-sneaker.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cd-player.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Video Game Console Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-snes.md) - [Shoe-Shaped PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-x.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic.md) - [Hygienic Shoe Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-styler-shoecare-and-shoecase.md) - [Chic Shoe Care Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-styler.md)