# Anatomical Footwear Unusual Skeletal Shoes Promote Odd X-Ray Fashion By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeletal-shoes References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/skeletal-shoes-can-i-smell-your-bones/) & [streetanatomy](http://streetanatomy.com/2009/06/19/anatomic-fashion-friday-skeletal-shoes/) These Skeletal Shoes by SquarePeg will hide away your un-groomed toes but will still show off your impeccable bone structure. The artists actually hand made the shoes and drew the [skeletal details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-pattern) in, a process which took several hours for each pair. The Skeletal Shoes cost only $40, but are only available in a men's size 8.5. **Implications** - Footwear is an important part of style that is cherished by many. For students in schools with uniforms, shoes are one of the only items that can be different from everyone else. Brands that create [unique styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog) are bound to get attention from those who want to stand out from the crowd and stand out from their uniforms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Footwear:** Opportunity for brands to create unique and unusual footwear to appeal to those who want to stand out from the crowd. - **Handmade Artistic Shoes:** Opportunity for artists to create one-of-a-kind shoes that display their creativity and craftsmanship. - **Skeletal Accented Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate skeletal designs into their clothing and accessories for a unique and edgy look. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can offer unconventional footwear designs to appeal to consumers looking for unique fashion options. - **Art:** Artists can use their creativity and skills to handcraft unique and artistic shoes that can be sold as one-of-a-kind pieces. - **Uniforms:** Uniform suppliers can offer customizable footwear options to schools and organizations to allow for individual expression within uniform dress codes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Anatomical Shoe Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birchbury-bramford.md) - [Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-finger-shoe.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md) - [Mossy Stone-Mirrored Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Chunky Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-925.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md)