# Fantastical Creature Footwear The Unicorn Hooves by Oonacat are Magically Heelless By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-hooves References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2013/02/26/someone-somewhere-is-going-to-think-these-hoofed-boots-are-a-good-idea/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/123166106/white-unicorn-hooves-for-costume-custom) The Unicorn Hooves make for a unique addition to any outfit. For those looking to create a memorable impression whether trotting down a busy street or going to a party, this pair of [fantastical footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin-x-moon-boot-flakes-capsule) is just the ticket. Not only are the Unicorn Hooves inspired by the legs of magical unicorns, hence its straightforward name, they take cues from [heelless designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops), which Alexander McQueen and Lady Gaga helped make popular. Designed by [Salt Lake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq)-based Oonacat, the idea for the Unicorn Hooves was born after wanting to create a costume based on Tim Curry's devil character in the movie 'Legend.' Since then, Oonacat has created more innocent designs such as the Unicorn Hooves. They are hand-sculpted and cast urethane using professional grade materials only. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unique Footwear Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional designs and materials to create unique footwear that stands out. - **Heelless Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative heelless designs that combine style and comfort. - **Costume-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fuse costume elements with fashion to create statement pieces for bold and expressive individuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with designers to introduce unconventional footwear designs that cater to niche markets. - **Specialty Costume Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unique design elements from fantastical creatures into costume designs to enhance character portrayals. - **Creative Arts and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers to create custom footwear for performances and events that push boundaries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [Gothic Style Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stomp-clog.md) - [Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-hightop-sneakers.md)