# Cab-Inspired Flats These Kate Spade Taxi Flats are a Fun and Practical Way to Get Around Town By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-08-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxi-flats References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/421423657898742711/Kate-Spade-Taxi-Flats) For the woman on the go, the [Kate Spade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-cocktail-mixers) Taxi Flats are the perfect shoes to fit her lifestyle. These kicks resemble the bright yellow taxis speeding around the streets of New York, and are made in Italy with patent leather. As this shoe is ideal for a woman who needs to get around the city, the [pretty flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrastylish-footwear) only have a 1/2 inch heel, making them practical for easy walking, but still embodying a professional edge. The toe of the shoe is pointed, giving them a chic and professional look. Quirky elements are added with the [checkered collar and wheel designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project) on the base of the shoe. These shoes add a humorous and lighthearted element to the working woman's day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Taxi-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and playful fashion items inspired by taxis. - **Practical Footwear:** Potential for innovation in comfortable and functional shoes for busy professionals. - **Quirky Professionalism:** Demand for professional attire with playful design elements to add personality to workwear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore taxi-themed designs and functional yet stylish footwear. - **Footwear:** Footwear manufacturers can innovate in creating practical and comfortable shoes for professionals on the go. - **Professional Services:** Opportunity for professional service providers to incorporate quirky design elements into their offerings, catering to the working woman's desire for personality and professionalism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Contemporary Iconic Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idra-mary-jane.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Comfort-Centric Ultra-Stylish Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrastylish-footwear.md) - [Comfort-Forward Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection.md) - [Chic Ballet Mesh Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreaming-ballet-mesh-flats.md) - [Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mave-chez.md) - [Opulent Condiment Crossbody Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-new-york-1.md)