# Strait Jacket Shoes Visvim Christo Sandals Make a Controversial Statement By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visvim-christo-sandals References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/08/31/visvim-christo-patchwork-f-i-l-exclusive/#more-61186) & [bobosshop](http://www.bobosshop.com/?pid=15667535) In the gallery are the new [Visvim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visvim-all-tote) Christo sandals. Available in beige, army green and black, they are quite the [mash-up fashion shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog). Not only do they have a plaid upper, but there are straps holding the foot in every direction, almost like a straight jacket for your feet. Whoever wears these Visvim Christo sandals will certainly be making a statement. **Implications** - Unconventional shoe ideas such as this one are one-of-a-kind and designed for a unique consumer. The type of consumer that would be attracted to a pair of straitjacket shoes is one who takes an interest in thriller and horror flicks. This particular designer has incorporated the themes from those genres into these shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Shoes:** Designing one-of-a-kind shoes for unique consumers can appeal to the niche market. - **Shoe Statement Pieces:** Incorporating controversial designs into shoes can attract fashion enthusiasts looking to make a statement. - **Themed Footwear:** Incorporating themes from popular genres into shoes can appeal to consumers with similar interests. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Manufacturers can create unconventional shoes to expand their consumer base and attract fashion enthusiasts. - **Film Industry:** Collaborating with designers to incorporate popular themes from horror and thriller genres into footwear can create new revenue streams for film studios. - **Art Gallery Industry:** Hosting exhibits for unconventional shoe designs can attract visitors interested in unique and avant-garde fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Roped Collaborative Hybrid Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retropy-sandals.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Futuristic Sandal Hybrid Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versace-mercury.md) - [Strapped Technical Mary Janes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rx-marie-jeanne.md) - [Dynamic Chunky Branded Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adilette-22-xlg.md) - [Pavement Brick Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver.md)