# LED Sci-Fi Pumps These Star Wars Pumps Offer a Dazzling Light-Up Feature By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-01-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-pumps References: [chiclaunches](http://chiclaunches.com/r2-d2-led-pumps/) & [thisiswhyimbroke](http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/r2-d2-led-pumps) Whether you're a fan of Star Wars or style, these Star Wars pumps are incredibly fashion-forward and functional. Inspired by the iconic droid [R2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2)-D2, these shoes light up with every step. Shortly after a pair of DIY spinning [BB-8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mecha-stand-for-echo-dot) heels caused quite the stir on the Internet, sci-fi fans have been refashioning their favorite pair of shoes to better suit the Star Wars theme. The latest pair of shoes to undergo the Star Wars treatment are these white high heels. The white pumps have been painted by hand and customized with R2's recognizable accents as well as embedded with LED modules that cycle between eight vibrant color combinations. Perfect for a party or an at-home screening of all the [Star Wars films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set), these shoes offer geek and chic attributes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 68% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Light-up Shoes:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating light-up shoes that cater to different fandoms and interests. - **Customization and Personalization:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in offering customizable shoes that allow individuals to express their unique style and interests. - **Fashion-tech Integration:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in merging fashion with technology, such as embedding LED modules in shoes for a stylish and functional feature. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore incorporating technological advancements, like LED modules, to create unique and innovative shoe designs. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can tap into the rising demand for customized and personalized products by offering custom-designed and customizable shoes. - **Fandom Merchandise:** The fandom merchandise industry can explore collaborations with fashion brands to create exclusive and limited-edition footwear that appeals to fans of different franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Toy Film-Inspired Perforated Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzz-lightyear-crocs.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Laser Sword Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-lightsaber-collection-firecuda-ssd.md) - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md)