# Shoe-Tying Art 15 Tennis Shoe Hacks By Alex Covert | Published 2007-11-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoestring-hack-transform-your-tennis-shoes References: [fresharrival](http://www.fresharrival.com/blog/archives/2007/10/06/amazing-ways-to-tie-your-shoes/) & [yousaytoo](http://www.yousaytoo.com/user/keita/3445) **Keita** from [yousaytoo.com](http://www.yousaytoo.com/user/keita/3445) displays 15 different ways to tie up your shoe laces that completely changes the look of them. The guide describes how to manipulate the shoestrings and even shows images of the pattern and final product. Very creative. **Implications** - Products like this are fantastic because they give consumers the ability to get a multitude of different looks from one purchase. Instead of making consumers settle for one aesthetic, companies that make products like this let people find a pattern that suits their particular tastes and preferences. Consumers appreciate it when a design takes their opinions and wants seriously, and this is a great example of that principle in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable-product-design:** Opportunity for companies to create products that allow consumers to personalize and customize the appearance according to their preferences. - **Multi-functional-products:** Opportunity for companies to develop products that offer multiple uses or functionalities, providing consumers with more value and options. - **Creative-aesthetic-enhancements:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate innovative and visually appealing design elements that can transform the overall look of a product. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear companies to create shoes with interchangeable laces or customizable design elements, offering consumers a variety of looks. - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for companies in the fashion accessories industry to develop accessories that can be modified or transformed to match different styles and preferences. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to offer customizable decorative items that allow consumers to easily change the aesthetics of their living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Elastic Shoelaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-laces.md) - [Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrams-furoshiki-kicks.md) - [Sleek Lace Trimmer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-up.md) - [Customizable Shoe Decorating Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-your-toe.md) - [RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banbroken-artdesign-sport-shoes.md) - [Vibrant Hand-Stitched Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuon-and-sashiko-gals.md) - [Sashiko Stitched Intricate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals.md) - [Bold Sneaker Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md)