# Streamlined Shoe-Buying Apps Speedsmith Quickly Measures a Child's Foot to Determine Shoe Size By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-06-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedsmith References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2018/5/31/never-take-your-children-to-a-shoe-store-again-with-speedsmith) & [speedsmith.co](https://speedsmith.co/) Frequent trips to the shoe store are a necessity for parents and their growing children—but Speedsmith aims to offer an entirely new way for families to shop in a streamlined, hassle-free way. For kids and adults alike, one of the problems with [browsing for shoes online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/try-on-tech) is that one can just never be sure how the footwear will fit. As such, Speedsmith uses an app to [measure a child's foot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fytted) in the fastest way possible. From there, the app is able to [suggest a shoe size](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volumental) in a matter of seconds, helping parents to make quick and easy purchasing decisions. The SpeedSmith Forge 1.0 style is one that is lightweight, machine-washable and boasts a comfortable stretch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Streamlined Shoe-buying Apps:** A trend towards developing apps that use advanced technology to quickly measure foot size and suggest shoe sizes, streamlining the shoe-buying process. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Online Retail:** The online retail industry can leverage streamlined shoe-buying apps to provide a more convenient and efficient shopping experience for customers. - **Children's Footwear:** The children's footwear industry can benefit from the innovation of streamlined shoe-buying apps by offering parents a hassle-free way to shop for their growing children's shoes. - **Footwear Technology:** The footwear technology industry can explore opportunities for developing advanced app-based solutions that accurately measure foot size and make personalized shoe recommendations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified AR Footwear Fittings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tootsie-augmented-reality.md) - [Shoe Retailer AI Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superstep.md) - [Children’s Footwear Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hibbett-kids.md) - [Shoe Mileage Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoes-lifespan.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [AI-Powered Shoe Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aetrex.md) - [Virtual Footwear Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/try-on-tech.md) - [Advanced Kids Sizing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makip-1.md) - [Discreet Tracking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-my-skechers.md)