# Man-Crushing Sandals The Rupert Sanderson Golden Shoes Bring Metallics to Trampling New Heights By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-05-16 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rupert-sanderson-golden-shoes References: [iwantigot.geekigirl](http://iwantigot.geekigirl.com/2010/05/14/rupert-sanderson-x-aida/) & [rupertsanderson](http://www.rupertsanderson.com/docs/index.php) These Rupert Sanderson golden shoes are crazy both in weight and in height. This metallic sandal’s heel is supported by two figures of men which appear to hide under the soles of the feet, crushed by the wearer of these [strappy golden pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski). Creative and stylish, these awesome shoes take [gladiator sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver) to new altitudes and add a bit of spice to classic metallics. Check out the Ruper Sanderson golden shoes in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Elevated Footwear:** The use of unique designs and unconventional materials in footwear to create high-fashion, statement-making shoes. - **Disruptive Heel Concepts:** Exploring innovative ways to incorporate structural elements into heels, transforming them into visually striking and conversation-starting fashion pieces. - **Art-inspired Footwear:** Blending fashion and sculpture to create shoes that are not only functional but also serve as works of wearable art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The industry that can leverage unique shoe designs to captivate consumers and make a fashion statement. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can embrace disruptive heel concepts to create exclusive and high-value products that appeal to affluent customers seeking unique fashion statements. - **Art:** The art industry can collaborate with fashion designers to create art-inspired footwear that blurs the line between fashion and art, enticing collectors and art enthusiasts alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [3-in-1 Platform Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise.md) - [Futuristic Sandal Hybrid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versace-mercury.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Roped Collaborative Hybrid Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retropy-sandals.md)