# Spiky Studded Stilettos Staggeringly Sharp Shoes by Louise Goldin for Topshop By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studded-stilettos References: [mykromag](http://www.mykromag.com/blog/?p=1159) & [topshop](http://www.topshop.com) Are you getting sick of the spiky shoe trend yet? Topshop is betting that you aren’t. These just-released images of studded stilettos by Louise Goldin for the British mega-retailer are sure to cause many a fashionista to drool. The studded stilettos come in three shades (black, white or silver) and feature a massive amount of studs and spikes on the toe, along the heel and pretty much everywhere else. These are the perfect self-defense high-heel. A release date and price have yet to be announced but these studded stilettos will most likely be available for Spring 2010. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Spiky Shoe Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create new designs and materials for studded footwear. - **Self-defense High Heel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate safety features into high-heeled shoes without compromising style. - **Statement Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to push the boundaries of shoe design by creating bold and attention-grabbing styles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers to offer unique and exclusive studded shoe collections, capitalizing on the spiky shoe trend. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop new production techniques and materials for manufacturing studded stilettos that are both fashionable and durable. - **Personal Safety:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the personal safety industry to create self-defense accessories that are stylish and practical, including self-defense high heels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spikey Collaborative Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-magliano.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Spikey Base Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-mostro-1.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Stiletto Shoulder Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stiletto-bag.md) - [Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stessy.md) - [Stiletto Knee-High Suede Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-slipon-suede-boots.md) - [Sleek Western Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-wolfes-stark-boot.md)