# Bubble Gum Pumps Make a Statement as You Walk with Stuck Chewing Gum Heels By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-06-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuck-chewing-gum References: [thisiswhyimbroke](http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/stuck-chewing-gum-high-heels) & [kobilevidesign](http://kobilevidesign.com/index.php/footwear/chewing-gum.html) We all know it sucks when you get caught with stuck chewing gum on the bottom of your pretty shoes right? Wrong! According to the ingenious shoe creator Kobi Levi, that's exactly the look we should all be going for. Designed to look like hot black and white brogues with a classic androgynous laced up look, these [quirky pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heydude-x-sweethearts-collection) feature a pop of [bright pink bubble gum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-and-haribo) that seems to be stretching from the sole to the ground. In fact, this optical illusion is caused by the funky heel that adds a boost of color as well as plenty of humor into these far-from-basic booties. People will be doing double-takes when you walk by as they stare at what they think is stuck chewing gum, followed by smiles and laughter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Optical Illusion Shoes:** Innovative shoe designs that play with perception and challenge traditional footwear aesthetics. - **Humorous Accessories:** Accessories that use humor to add lightheartedness and personality to everyday outfits. - **Statement Pieces:** Bold, attention-grabbing fashion items that make a statement and showcase individuality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Innovative designers and brands that push boundaries and challenge traditional fashion norms. - **Accessories:** Companies that specialize in unique and quirky accessories that add personality to outfits. - **Entertainment:** Brands and companies that value humor and playfulness in their marketing campaigns and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md) - [Bubble-Like Semi-Transparent Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superstar-bubble.md) - [Chunky Multi-Color Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-crush-clog.md) - [Gummy Candy-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-and-haribo.md) - [Spinach-Inspired Chewing Gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeye-spinach-gum.md) - [Branded Bubble Gum Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubba-bubba-pink.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Chunky Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-925.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Pavement Brick Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver.md)