# Conceptual Soft Robotic Shoes Sneaker-Creepers are Filled with Movable Gas or Liquid By Ell Smith | Published 2017-09-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-creepers References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/sneaker-creeper-concept-features-soft-robotic-sole-making-it-highly-flexible-for-any-activity/) & [softroboticstoolkit](https://softroboticstoolkit.com/) Sneaker-Creeper is a futuristic shoe made of elastic materials that offer wearers enhanced flexibility and comfort. Inspired by living organisms, the shoe can adapt to its surroundings a little more literally than most other models. The shoes are made up of a "[soft robotic sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify)," which can expand and contract using a gas or liquid. This means that the shoes can move and wiggle while the wearer stands still. Through this adaptability, a single pair of shoes can be used to perform a number of tasks, such as [cross-country running](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rb-nitrotm-elite), playing basketball or simply running errands. The flexible pair of [futuristic sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-unveils-climacool) offers the wearer protection against the elements, while performing as a fashionable, multi-purpose shoe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Soft Robotic Footwear:** The development of adaptable footwear that can expand and contract using a gas or liquid offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the creation of comfortable, multi-purpose footwear. - **Organic-inspired Design:** Inspiring footwear designs based on living organisms have the potential to create unique and comfortable models with adaptability. - **Multi-tasking Footwear:** The creation of shoes that can be used to perform various tasks offers disruptive innovation opportunities to attract consumers who seek comfort and versatility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Soft robotic footwear offers a duality of fashion and function and has the potential to revolutionize the shoe industry with unique designs and adaptability. - **Fitness:** Soft robotic footwear has the potential to disrupt the fitness industry by creating versatile, comfortable shoes that can adapt to different types of training. - **Cross-industry Applications:** The adaptable nature of soft robotic footwear creates opportunities for innovation in various industries, such as healthcare, transportation, and entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Robotic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-x.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md) - [Sponge-Like Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-zponge.md) - [Laceless Personalized Sneaker Fits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapump-fury-3.md) - [Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-and-adidas-originals.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md) - [Unisex Comfortable Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogeez.md) - [Robotic Brace Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify.md) - [Futuristic Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-unveils-climacool.md)