# DIY Baby Shoes Preschoolians Personalized Footwear By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-10-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preschoolians-diy-baby-shoes References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/fashion_beauty/design_your_own_baby_shoes/) & [preschoolians](http://preschoolians.com/) Preschoolians is the latest footwear company to throw its hat into the [DIY shoe ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-maker). It allows parents to create their own [personalized sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakify) for infants and small children. Preschoolians shoes come in four basic shapes, each uniquely designed for tiny feet: Crawlers, Walkers, Runners and Adventurers. There are over 50 different styles of [sandals, boots, slippers, and shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-footwear-design), and 27 different colors. Click through the gallery to see some completed footwear by Preschoolians. **Implications** - Preschoolians' founder and CEO Jeffrey Silverman believes that people have an urge to express themselves through their footwear choices; his company gives parents the opportunity to pair shoes with any outfit their children have. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **DIY Footwear:** The trend of customizable footwear allows consumers to personalize their shoes to match their style. - **Personalized Baby Shoes:** The demand for personalized baby shoes creates opportunities for companies to offer customizable options for infants and small children. - **Unique Footwear Shapes:** The introduction of footwear designed specifically for stages of child development presents opportunities for innovation and market differentiation. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore the DIY trend and offer customizable options to cater to individual preferences. - **Children's Fashion:** The children's fashion industry can tap into the demand for personalized baby shoes and provide a variety of customizable options for parents. - **E-commerce:** The rise of personalized footwear opens up opportunities for e-commerce platforms to offer customization features and cater to niche markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shoe.md) - [Supportive Children’s Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wander-shoe.md) - [Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swoosh-1-trainer.md) - [Progressively Growing Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nos-by-sz.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Kid-Friendly 3D Foot Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-foot-scanner.md) - [Children’s Footwear Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hibbett-kids.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [Customizable Co-Created Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-maker.md)