# AR Shoe Try-On Apps Wannaby's 'Wanna Kicks' Puts Sneakers on Feet with Augmented Reality By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-01 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-try-on References: [mobile-ar.reality.news](https://mobile-ar.reality.news/news/sneakerheads-can-use-augmented-reality-app-see-those-new-kicks-look-their-feet-0193167/) & [wanna.by](https://wanna.by/) For the longest time, the only shoe try-on experiences that consumers have been able to take advantage of were to go into a brick-and-mortar shop and physically get a feel for different footwear styles. Thanks to a new augmented reality app from Wannaby called Wanna Kicks, shoppers are now able to virtually try on various shoe styles. The app uses a mobile device's camera and screen to create a realistic representation of what different footwear styles would look like on one's feet from different angles in real-time. So far, Wanna Kicks is now showing 10 styles of sneakers from brands like [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-shoe-try-on), [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-shopping-app), Puma and [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-authentication). Once an app user has found a style that suits their preferences, Wanna Kicks helps them locate the brand's footwear style online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Shoe Try-on:** Virtual shoe try-on experiences are becoming more prevalent through new and innovative AR technology. - **Seamless Online Purchasing:** The use of AR technology for virtual shoe try-on experiences is eliminating barriers in online purchasing and creating new opportunities for e-commerce growth. - **Personalized Shopping:** AR technology for virtual shoe try-on is allowing consumers to personalize their shopping experiences and make more informed purchases. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has an opportunity to leverage AR technology to improve online sales, expand e-commerce offerings, and enhance the shopping experience of their customers. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce businesses can incorporate AR technology for virtual shoe try-on to appeal to consumers who are hesitant to make online purchases without trying on products first. - **Augmented Reality:** The growing use of augmented reality in fashion and retail, specifically in the footwear industry, presents new opportunities to disrupt traditional shopping experiences and create innovative solutions for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Footwear Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/try-on-tech.md) - [Virtual Heel Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-try-on.md) - [Gamified AR Footwear Fittings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tootsie-augmented-reality.md) - [Shoe Retailer AI Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superstep.md) - [AR Bag Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bags-virtual-tryon.md) - [AR Garment Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-1.md) - [AR Retail Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-digital-and-deepar.md) - [Sporty Indian Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-shopping-app.md) - [Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-vision-pro-shopping-app.md)