# Lethal Leg Lengtheners Sinisterly Spiked Heels Stomp Down the Runways for Spring 2010 By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-09-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-2010-footwear References: [thefrisky](http://www.thefrisky.com/post/246-nicholas-kirkwoods-amazing-futuristic-heels-for-rodarte/http://www.coutorture.com/5163818http://www.shoeblog.com/blog/killer-shoes-victoria-beckhams-spiked-stilettos/) & [louisegoldin](http://www.louisegoldin.com/) An important part of any woman’s ensemble is the Spring 2010 footwear that has been shown on the runways this season is borderline sinister with super-skinny heels and studded spikes poking out from all over the shoe. One of the best examples of this stylish new Spring 2010 footwear comes from Louise Goldens Spring 2010 [RTW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruceglen) collection, which features lilac stilettos covered from ankle to toe in spikes and studs. I may invest in a pair for when I go to the bar, that way when Mr. Lame-Pick-Up-Line refuses to take a hint, I can “sober” him up with one swift kick. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Lethal Leg Lengtheners:** Opportunity for creating innovative and stylish footwear with super-skinny heels and studded spikes. - **Sinister Spiked Heels:** Disruptive potential for incorporating spikes and studs in fashion footwear to create a bold and edgy look. - **Spring 2010 Runway Footwear:** Emerging trend of stylish and attention-grabbing footwear designs showcased on the runways, opening doors for unique and daring shoe styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Footwear:** Opportunity for shoe designers and manufacturers to tap into the demand for bold and unconventional footwear designs. - **Apparel Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for retailers to offer Spring 2010 runway-inspired footwear to cater to fashion-forward customers. - **Female Accessories:** Emerging trend of incorporating spikes and studs in women's footwear, creating a potential market for accessory designers and manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Seasonally Appropriate Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petals-pearls.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Stiletto Knee-High Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-slipon-suede-boots.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md)