# Mainframe Footwear The PCB Shoes by Steven Rodrig are Intended for Geeky Gals By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pcb-shoes-by-steven-rodrig References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/03/httpwwwxactstudioscompcbcreationsindexhtmlviamy7475.html) & [xactstudios](http://www.xactstudios.com/pcbcreations/index.html) Have you ever wanted to bring together your [love of computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-device) and your ever-growing [shoe fetish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops)? Now you can with the PCB Shoe by Steven Rodrig. Fabricated out of what appears to be the actual insides of a computer, the PCB Shoes by Steven Rodrig will make sure that you [stay grounded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-grounding-shoes) as a geek. No word as to whether they are comfortable or if they can actually be worn as shoes, but what is known is that they are 100% awesome. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 56% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geek Chic Footwear:** The trend of merging geek culture with fashion through innovative footwear designs. - **Tech-inspired Fashion:** The trend of incorporating technology elements into clothing and accessories. - **Upcycled Electronics:** The trend of repurposing electronic components to create unique and sustainable fashion items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Retail:** Opportunity for fashion brands to cater to the growing demand for geek-inspired footwear designs. - **Technology and Electronics:** Opportunity for tech companies to collaborate with fashion designers to create tech-inspired fashion items. - **Sustainability and Recycling:** Opportunity for recycling companies and fashion brands to collaborate in repurposing electronic waste into stylish fashion items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-crocs.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md) - [Sneaker-Styled Computer Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooler-master-sneaker-x.md) - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md) - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Video Game Console Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-snes.md) - [Software-Inspired Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-xp-crocs.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Chunky Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-925.md) - [RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banbroken-artdesign-sport-shoes.md)