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# Adult LED Shoes
These Light-Up Shoes Resemble Nostalgic 90s Accessories

By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-09-18 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-90s
References: [inuinu](http://inuinu.com/collections/shoes/products/light-up-shoes?variant=1038747801)

INU INU's adult [LED shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-2-white-phantom) are inspired by nostalgic 90s accessories that many owned as children. Featuring a simple white design, these sneakers are accented with a heel that lights up in a vibrant palette of colors.

These hues change on demand and include blue and purple colors. INU INU is not only an e-retailer that specializes in fun and edgy fashions but also presents shoppers with [genderless styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-1) that encourages self-expression.

The retailer's [nostalgic 90s shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vomero-5-1) are an adult take on LED sneakers that are usually made for children. The shoes are sold alongside a USB charger that recharges their bulbs after prolonged use. Embracing the fashion industry's 90s obsession, INU INU presents millennial consumers with an accessory that makes them remember their childhood.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 72% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **LED Shoes:** Innovative use of LED in shoes for adults opens up opportunities for personal expression through fashion.
- **Nostalgic Fashion:** Retro-inspired products present a growing market for businesses catering to millennials and Gen Z.
- **Genderless Styling:** Offering gender-neutral clothing and accessories aligns with the growing demand for inclusivity and diversity in fashion.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion E-commerce:** E-retailers like INU INU can capitalize on the trend of nostalgic and innovative fashion products, specifically targeted towards millennials and Gen Z consumers by offering unique clothing and accessories such as LED shoes.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Manufacturers of electronic products like USB chargers can explore partnerships and opportunities with companies producing LED shoes, the growing trend in fashion that offers an innovative use of technology.
- **Athletic Footwear:** Led shoes can be a future trend in the athletic footwear space, as many fashion-conscious consumers seek out clothing and accessories that they can wear both for working out and as an everyday fashion accessory.

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