# Handsfree Athlete Shoe Lights The Night Tech Gear Night Runner Lights Affix onto Footwear By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-runner-lights References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/night-runner-shoe-lights/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/products/night-runner-shoe-lights-hands-free-lighting?utm_source=Gadget%20Flow&utm_medium=Gadget%20Flow&utm_campaign=Gadget%20Flow&utm_content=Gadget%20Flow) Going for a run after dark is often a necessity for consumers who lead active lifestyles during the day and who don't have time to work out any other time, so the Night Tech Gear Night Runner Lights have been created with this in mind. Connecting onto your existing footwear, the lights will work to provide [bright illumination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-4) 30 feet in front of you to see what's on the terrain and also keep you highly visible to others around you. The waterproof design of the lights make them perfect for use in [all weather conditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/running-accessories), while the ultra-bright LEDs will offer up to five hours of operation before need to be recharged. The Night Tech Gear Night Runner Lights speak to consumer needs for [advanced safety equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-icon-hydro) as more athletes seek to work out whenever their schedule permits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 99% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Night Running Gear:** Advanced safety equipment for athletes who exercise in low-light conditions offers disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Footwear Accessories:** New possibilities for integrating technology into footwear accessories present disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Illumination Technologies:** Innovative lighting solutions for outdoor activities, such as shoe lights, offer disruptive innovation opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports and Fitness:** The sports and fitness industry can explore new opportunities in developing and marketing advanced safety equipment for athletes. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can focus on integrating technology into footwear accessories to provide added functionality for consumers. - **Lighting and Illumination:** The lighting and illumination industry can develop innovative lighting solutions for outdoor activities, including specialized shoe lights. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Illuminating Runner Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumabelt.md) - [Waist-Worn Runner Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitecore-ut05-waist-light.md) - [Performance Running Headlamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-headlamp-dash-450.md) - [Magnetic Athlete Safety Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoutlite-blinko.md) - [Nighttime Runner Headlamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookman-monocle-headlamp.md) - [LED Light-Integrated Running Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lumabelt.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Turn Signal Armbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher-armbands.md) - [High Visibility Activewear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciele-nite-rite.md) - [Winter-Ready Running Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/running-accessories.md)