# Stylish Reflective Stilettos Sparkle Booties by Cutecircuit Shine When Hit by Direct Light By Ell Smith | Published 2017-06-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkle-booties References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/sparkle-booties) & [shop.cutecircuit](https://shop.cutecircuit.com/) Glitter shoes were popularized in recent years after being featured on the famous feet of celebrities like Rihanna and Gigi Hadid -- inspired by these eye-catching designs, wearable technology brand Cutecircuit released what it calls 'Sparkle Booties,' a fierce pair of [reflective stilettos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veneda-carter-4) that takes [glittery footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-gold-colorway) to an entirely new level. With a 10 cm heel, [bright pink lining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karintha-sequin), a silver leather toe cap and subtle ankle detailing, these boots stand as a fashionable night-out accessory, but are equipped with a bright twist; these heels illuminate when hit by a direct light. Sparkle Booties form the perfect marriage between fashion and technology: the reflective properties of these shoes demand attention, while their elegant detailing ensure they'll go with any outfit. The glistening shoes stand as evidence of technology's place in high-fashion design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reflective Fashion Footwear:** Creating new materials that can be utilized in woven textiles and fashion accessories to make them even more eye-catching and unique. - **Fashion-technology Fusion:** Integrating technology with fashion in a subtle yet innovative way that enhances the look and feel of clothing and accessories. - **Light-activated Accessories:** Developing new products, such as jewelry and bags, that use LED lights that activate in response to movement or exposure to bright light. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Incorporating technology into fashion design to create unique and innovative products that stand out on the market. - **Wearable Technology Industry:** Fashioning wearable tech items that are both stylish and functional within everyday life and special events. - **Jewelry Industry:** Designing jewelry and accessories that feature light-activated elements that change in appearance in response to their environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Limited Reflective Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Sequin-Adorned Vibrant Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karintha-sequin.md) - [Silver Polka Dot Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papergirl-paris-and-beams.md) - [Shiny Fashion-Forward Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md)