# Future-Forward Shoe Concepts Vera De Pont's Smart Shoes are Intuitive to the Wearer's Body Data By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-concepts References: [frameweb](https://www.frameweb.com/news/future-mobility-to-vera-de-pont-pedestrians-are-walking-generators) & [veradepont](https://veradepont.com/work#/frame-magazine-the-challenge/) The category of shoe concepts contains innovative and forward-thinking designs that increase breathability and performance by way of technology, bacteria and other innovative uses of material. Each issue of Frame challenges emerging designers in the production of a futuristic concept and this month, Vera de Pont visualizes the future of mobility. The designer produces one of the more interesting shoe concepts, whereabouts the footwear is "a smart [printable] entity" that gathers body data over-time through [pressure points](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-001-1) and 4D body movement analysis. Vera de Pont envisions this information as "translated into a high-definition multi-material shoe." What is more, the young designer foresees environmental concerns and makes her hypothetical footwear [printable on-demand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn). In addition, Vera highlights an incorporated magnetized coating that allows for individuals "to float around the city on magnetic superhighways." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Technology-enabled Performance Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop shoes that integrate technology to enhance breathability and performance for athletes and active individuals. - **Smart Shoe Concepts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create shoes that gather body data through pressure points and movement analysis, translating it into personalized functionalities and designs. - **Sustainable 3d-printed Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore 3D printing technology to produce customizable and on-demand shoes, reducing waste and addressing environmental concerns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Apparel and Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into sports footwear to enhance athletic performance and improve user experience. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart shoes that collect body data and integrate with other wearable devices for comprehensive health and performance tracking. - **3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply 3D printing technology to the production of sustainable and customizable footwear, revolutionizing the traditional manufacturing process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Bold Sneaker Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shoe.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [Sensory Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-001-1.md) - [RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banbroken-artdesign-sport-shoes.md) - [Mind-Activating Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Mind-001-And-002.md)