# Innovative Fashion Fixes Out Ease Struts Strips By Bianca | Published 2008-03-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-ease-struts-strips References: [out-ease](http://www.out-ease.com/) **[Out Ease Struts Strips](http://www.out-ease.com)**are one of those totally simple inventions that you could have easily invented yourself, yet probably would never have thought of. They're an accessory everyone should have, whether male or female. Girls, have you ever worn a pair of [backless shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moondeck) with a pair of pants and found yourself constantly stepping on the back of your hem? It's an awkward feeling if your heel is left exposed when you had no intention of showing it. Yes your wedges are cute, so are your sling backs and slides, but if they make your jeans misbehave, it just looks ugly. And at the office? Unprofessional. Guys, I bet you can relate too. If you've ever worn [flip-flops and jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sizeinclusive-organic-jeans), you've probably experienced the same thing. By the way, the disposable strips are [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fizzy-goblet) too. I wouldn't endorse these babies if they harmed the environment. Struts are made of PLA film by Earthfirst which is made of 100% corn! Now go show those hems who their eco-chic boss is! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Backless Shoes:** Innovative fashion fix for backless shoes and pants to prevent hem stepping. - **Disposable Strips:** Eco-friendly disposable strips to keep hems in place. - **Eco-chic Accessories:** Growing trend of eco-friendly fashion accessories like Out Ease Struts Strips. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create innovative solutions for fashion mishaps. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Increasing demand for eco-friendly fashion accessories and clothing options. - **Sustainable Materials:** Emerging industry of sustainable materials for fashion accessories and clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Elastic Shoelaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-laces.md) - [Custom Adaptive Slipper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapz-modular-slippers.md) - [Sustainable Back-Up Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backup-underwear.md) - [Comfort-Focused Hands-Free Slip-In Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipin-shoes.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Biodegradable Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparepair-underwear.md) - [Sleek Lace Trimmer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-up.md) - [Discrete Reusable Nipple Stickies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-nipple-stickies.md) - [Stride Support Recovery Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oomy-stride.md)