# Footwear Bling Sneaker Jewelry Gives Shoes Extra Shimmer By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-jewelry References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2009/07/03/sneaker-jewelry-by-sabrina-dehoff/) & [sabrinadehoff](http://www.sabrinadehoff.com/) Designer Sabrina Dehoff created Sneaker Jewelry for girls that want to add that extra flair to their footwear. The collection is comprised of [gold accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zales-and-prince) and [jeweled studs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin) to adorn the lips, laces and all-around look of your sneakers. Sabrina Dehoff has taken to the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-plus) Air Max 1s to show off her glam collection. Check out the gallery above to see how you can accessorize your sneakers. **Implications** - Youth consumers are constantly looking for ways to differentiate themselves from their peers. The gold-plated Nike sneakers set them apart in a very visually distinct way. Companies should take this mindset of differentiation into account when pitching products to these consumers. One example is to create a limited-edition line of products to spike interest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sneaker Jewelry:** Creating customized jewelry pieces for sneakers can offer a unique and personalized way for individuals to express their style and add flair to their footwear. - **Youth Differentiation:** The desire for youth consumers to differentiate themselves presents opportunities for businesses to develop products or limited-edition lines that cater to their need for individuality and exclusivity. - **Visual Distinction:** Visual distinctiveness, such as gold-plated sneakers, can appeal to consumers seeking bold and eye-catching ways to stand out from the crowd, prompting businesses to explore innovative and attention-grabbing designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of sneaker jewelry by offering a wide range of unique and stylish jewelry pieces tailored specifically for sneakers. - **Youth Fashion:** The youth fashion industry can leverage the desire for differentiation by creating clothing and accessory lines that align with the individualistic preferences of young consumers, allowing them to express their style in a distinct way. - **Limited-edition Products:** The concept of limited-edition products can be applied across various industries to generate interest and demand, giving businesses the opportunity to offer exclusive and unique items that appeal to consumers' desire for exclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Athletic Shoe Adornments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pearls.md) - [Ultra-Cushioned Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-plus.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentgablenits-1.md) - [Interchangeable Themed Shoe Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-1.md) - [Crystallized Streetwear Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-1.md) - [Glittery Pink Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-gold-colorway.md) - [Bejeweled Checkered Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin.md) - [Customizable Co-Created Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-maker.md)