# Handmade Sci-Fi Heels These DIY R2-D2 Pumps are Crafty Star Wars Shoes By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-shoes References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/R2D2_heels--Shoe--Style.html) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/R2D2-heels/) As a lover of all things Star Wars and Sci-Fi, user Mikeasaurus on the Instructables site created customized Star Wars shoes. With a bit of welding and lots of imagination, he combined [miniature R2-D2 robot dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid) and miniature flashlights to turn these basic Mary Jane pumps into flashy Sci-Fi footwear. The decorations on the toe of the pumps actually light up, drawing attention and admiration to the amazing robot shoes. Girls who are obsessed with Star Wars will love these, and they are a great accessory to wear with a [girly R2-D2 costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker) or other Star Wars-themed costumes. Women who want to turn a pair of boring heels into intergalactic Star Wars shoes would enjoy this tutorial. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sci-fi Footwear:** Fashionable interpretations of sci-fi and space themes in footwear design. - **DIY Wearable Tech:** The incorporation of technology into handmade fashions. - **Novelty Costumes:** Pop culture-inspired clothing and accessories that add a touch of playfulness to everyday wear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** There is an opportunity to incorporate innovative and customizable designs for those who desire unique and personalized fashion costumes. - **DIY and Craft:** A chance to cater to tech-savvy do-it-yourselfers who want to further express themselves through wearable fashion technology. - **Pop Culture and Entertainment:** There is an opportunity to market playful and niche clothing and accessories that appeal to fandom communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Toy Film-Inspired Perforated Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzz-lightyear-crocs.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Anime Robot-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rx782.md) - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Sci-Fi Smart Speaker Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-dot-stand.md) - [80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes.md)