# Death-Defying Stilettos The Noritaka Tatehana Collection is Reaching New Shoe Heights By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-05-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noritaka-tatehana-collection References: [rawshoes.wordpress](http://rawshoes.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/noritaka-tatehana/) & [noritakatatehana](http://noritakatatehana.com/) There's nothing more to say about the Noritaka Tatehana collection except for "yikes." These [death-defying stilettos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-and-manolo-blahnik) almost put to shame the Alexander McQueen [12-inch heel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection) that only Lady Gaga seems to be sporting. Not only is one of the heels actually named 'Nightmare' but the coral one doesn't even have a heel, just a [scary platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo). The Noritaka Tatehana collection is undeniably crafty artwork but you'll need a prayer for these puppies if you don't want both ankles broken. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 100% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extreme Footwear:** Designing shoes with dangerously high heels or platforms to stand out from the competition. - **Innovative Artistry in Footwear:** Crafting unique, avant-garde footwear that pushes design and fashion boundaries. - **Performance Footwear:** Developing shoes that can endure high-stress activities, such as dance or acrobatics. ### Where This Applies - **High Fashion:** Creating high-end shoes that appeal to celebrity fashion icons or the elite consumer market. - **Art and Design:** Incorporating imaginative and unconventional designs in creating unique footwear pieces. - **Athletic and Dance:** Crafting footwear that provides superior support and stability for high-intensity activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule.md) - [Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-finger-shoe.md)