# Video Game Footwear Nintendo Right in your Sneakers By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-03-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-game-footwear-a-nintendo-entertainment-system-right-on-your-snickers References: [slipperybrick](http://www.slipperybrick.com/2008/03/nes-sneaker-mod/) You would have to be a seriously dedicated gamer to buy a pair of sneakers with a built-in [NES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-games-console) ([Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-classics-virtual-boy) Entertainment System) crammed into it. But I'm pretty sure the shoes will attract quite a few die-hards out there who live to play video games. The sneakers are fully functional giving the user or wearer access to all of their [classic retro gaming favorites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems) right from their foot. What I don't know is whether the sneakers can be used as any other regular shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Footwear Gaming Accessories:** The rise of gaming footwear accessories presents opportunities to innovate and create specialized products for gamers. - **Retro Gaming Revival:** Reviving classic retro games in modern technology opens the door for innovation and bringing nostalgic experiences to new generations. - **Wearable Gaming Technology:** The integration of gaming technology into wearables presents opportunities to expand gaming experiences beyond traditional consoles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Industry:** The integration of gaming technology into footwear presents the gaming industry with opportunities to expand their brand and create new products. - **Footwear Industry:** Incorporating gaming technology into footwear presents opportunities to create unique and innovative products that cater to specific markets. - **Technology Industry:** The intersection of wearable technology and gaming presents opportunities to develop new technologies and platforms for gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game Console Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstationinspired-sneaker.md) - [Shoe-Shaped PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-x.md) - [In-Game Digital Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-fortnite.md) - [Metaverse Retail Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sneakerheadz-society.md) - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Summer Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-classic-clog.md) - [Bold Gaming-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-x-crocs.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-shortcut-sneaker.md)