# Spiked Glamazon Pumps Fierce Fashion in the Form of the 'Spikette' by Ruthie Davis By Summer Luu | Published 2010-12-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spikette-by-ruthie-davis References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2010/11/29/davis-by-ruthie-davis-spikette-shoes/) Like the red-soled signature look of [Christian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-christian) [Louboutin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule) heels, the 'Spikette' by Ruthie Davis features gorgeous style, but also embodies an added razor edge. These lethal-weapon shoes are a pair of pumps you would not like to battle with. With spikes protruding in every direction, they are one set of mean stilettos. Softened slightly with magenta pink on the sole, the sexy 'Spikette' pump by Ruthie Davis is still a darling peep toe with a dangerous side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Spike Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to incorporate spikes and razor edges into clothing and accessories beyond footwear. - **Bold Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design fierce and attention-grabbing shoes that combine style and a dangerous edge. - **Dangerous Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create fashion pieces that showcase a mix of beauty and danger, appealing to those seeking an edgy aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional and daring designs into the fashion industry, catering to consumers who crave unique and bold styles. - **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop accessories that exude a sense of danger and rebellion, providing customers with an opportunity to express their individuality. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push boundaries in the luxury goods market by combining luxury and edginess to appeal to a new segment of fashion-forward consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Comfort-Forward Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule.md) - [Dramatically Designed Chunky Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-kei.md) - [Surf Shoe-Inspired Spikey Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-mostro.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md)