# Time Machine Sneakers These TARDIS-Painted Sneakers Commemorate Doctor Who By M | Published 2014-05-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tardis References: [homegeekonomics](http://www.homegeekonomics.com/post/87100849448/doctor-who-tardis-shoes-via-janna-oshea) & [homegeekonomics](http://www.homegeekonomics.com) In the British sci-fi series Doctor Who, the space-evading Doctor is able to travel to the various galaxies of the universe by using the TARDIS phone box time machine. These Keds canvas sneakers have been creatively painted to look just like the navy blue time traveling phone box. These upcycled sci-fi sneakers cleverly turn a pair of basic Keds into an out of this world wearable Doctor Who fashion piece. The shoes have been covered in elegant bright blue fabric paint and feature tiny white window drawings along the toe of the shoe. These windows replicate the TARDIS' phone box windows. Above them, the iconic 'Police Box - Public Call' TARDIS sign. Show your pride for the Doctor Who series with these TARDIS-printed kicks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sci-fi Fashion:** Opportunity for creative upcycling and customization of fashion items inspired by iconic sci-fi elements, like Doctor Who's TARDIS. - **Nostalgic Pop Culture Fashion:** Growing demand for fashion items that pay tribute to beloved pop culture references, such as Doctor Who. - **Wearable Art:** Increasing interest in unique and artistic designs on clothing and accessories, like these TARDIS-painted sneakers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can seize the opportunity to offer customized and themed fashion items, capitalizing on the popularity of sci-fi and pop culture references. - **Art Supplies:** Manufacturers and retailers of fabric paint and other artistic materials can target the growing market of consumers interested in creating their own wearable art. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Companies specializing in licensed merchandise can expand their product offerings to include unique and nostalgic items inspired by popular TV shows, like Doctor Who. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md) - [Collaborative Sci-Fi Series Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-x-stranger-things.md) - [Toy Film-Inspired Perforated Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzz-lightyear-crocs.md) - [Sci-Fi Sneaker Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-et-collection.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Space Exploration Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-reebok-x-nasa-shoes.md) - [80s-Inspired Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-romulus-reebok-bb-4000-ii-mid-shoes.md) - [Japanese Artwork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-allstar.md)