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# Luminescent Sneaker Sterilizers
The'SteriShoe' Ultraviolet Sanitizer Will Cleanse Your Cleats

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-27 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterishoe-ultraviolet
References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/09/27/sterishoe-ultraviolet-shoe-sanitizer/) & [sterishoe](http://www.sterishoe.com/SFNT.html)

Shoe Care Innovations, Inc. has developed a brilliant product called the 'SteriShoe' ultraviolet sanitizer, guaranteed to turn a few heads. Though this is not the first use of [ultraviolet technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolet-food-storage) for the purpose of sterilization, it is the first instance of its use for footwear.

Asserting that a 45-minute cleansing session will remove 99.9% of “problematic microorganisms,” the 'SteriShoe' ultraviolet shoe cleaner is the perfect sanitizing solution for anyone with fungus, athlete’s foot or [chronic shoe odor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crep-protect-deo).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 9% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Ultraviolet Sterilization:** The 'SteriShoe' ultraviolet sanitizer showcases the rising trend of using ultraviolet technology for sterilization purposes, disrupting traditional cleaning methods.
- **Footwear Hygiene:** The 'SteriShoe' ultraviolet shoe cleaner highlights the growing trend of emphasizing cleanliness and hygiene in the footwear industry, presenting opportunities for innovative solutions.
- **Microorganism Elimination:** The 'SteriShoe' ultraviolet sanitizer addresses the increasing trend of developing products that effectively eliminate problematic microorganisms, creating new possibilities for improved sanitation.

### Where This Applies

- **Footwear Manufacturing:** The 'SteriShoe' ultraviolet shoe cleaner presents disruptive innovation opportunities for footwear manufacturers to integrate built-in sanitization features into their products.
- **Healthcare:** The 'SteriShoe' ultraviolet sanitizer offers potential advancements in healthcare settings, where hygienic footwear is crucial, opening doors for improved infection control measures.
- **Cleaning and Sanitation:** The 'SteriShoe' ultraviolet sanitizer drives innovation in the cleaning and sanitation industry by introducing a new method of effectively eliminating microorganisms, influencing future product development.

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