# Pimped-Out Pedometers Putting Shine in Each Step By eirajel | Published 2008-10-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimped-out-pedometer References: [akihabaranews](http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-16842-Pimp+my+Pedometer...+Japanese+Style.html) & [tanita](http://www.tanita.com/) Tanita Japan will soon debut the bejeweled FB-720-ZT line of pedometers for women who want to put [a little more shine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equipt-movement) in their step. The FB-720-ZT has a three-dimensional sensor and a seven-day memory to properly lock every step. Several jeweled styles means that anyone from kids to grandma could find them irresistible. **Implications** - Jazzing up basic items such as pedometers give them an appeal like never before. Many girls cannot resist things set with [pretty jewels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-z-collection). If given the option between a basic pedometer and a bedazzled one, almost every girl will pick the glittery one. This trend goes to show that a little dazzle can make an item go a long way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Jazzed-up Wearables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The trend of adding embellishments to basic wearables, like pedometers, can attract more customers and increase sales by tapping into the desire for personalized and stylish accessories. - **Fashion-tech Fusion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The intersection of fashion and technology presents opportunities for companies to collaborate and create unique products, such as bedazzled pedometers, that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Personalized Fitness Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering customizable options, like different jewel styles on pedometers, allows companies to cater to individual preferences and tap into the growing demand for personalized fitness accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: By merging fashion and technology, companies in the wearable technology industry can create innovative products that appeal to fashion-conscious consumers and stand out in the market. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fashion and accessories brands can leverage technology to create unique products that combine style and functionality, attracting a broader customer base and expanding their market reach. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: In the fitness and wellness industry, incorporating personalization and design elements into accessories like pedometers can enhance customer engagement and drive sales, as consumers seek more customized fitness solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stride-Assisting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolve-mvmt.md) - [Lustrously Chic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-gmap2100-series.md) - [Gamified Step Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cangogo.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Style-Conscious Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-gen3-horizon.md) - [Minimalist AI Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-ai-jewelry.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Rhinestone Earphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glam-earpods-holder.md) - [Motivational Fitness Tracker Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neatfit-fitness-tracker.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peripherii-priamble.md)