# Walking Backwards The World's First Back-To-Front Shoe By robitrocks | Published 2007-09-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-backwards-with-the-worlds-first-back-to-front-shoe References: [spluch.blogspot](http://spluch.blogspot.com/2007/09/worlds-first-back-to-front-shoe.html) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=483213&in_page_id=1879) Designer Marc Jacobs has brought a whole new meaning to walking on your toes with the release of the world's first [back to front heel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection). "A chunky, four-inch heel nestles horizontally just under the ball of the foot," Spluch.com clues us in. "Where you'd expect a heel, there is nothing but fresh air. The centre of gravity therefore is somewhere under the arch of the foot, forcing the whole body to tilt forward." **Implications** - As part of the 2008 collection from acclaimed fashion designer Marc Jacobs, users will be given the opportunity to wear both plain and high-priced [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper) crystal shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Back-to-front Shoes:** Opportunity for footwear brands to innovate by designing shoes with heels in non-traditional locations. - **Horizontal Heels:** Potential for fashion designers to experiment with chunky heels positioned horizontally to create a unique and eye-catching look. - **Body Tilt Fashion:** Space for fashion designers to explore clothing and accessories that force the body to tilt forward, creating interesting and unconventional silhouettes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Disruptive potential for footwear manufacturers and designers to create unconventional shoe designs. - **Fashion:** Innovative opportunity for fashion brands to push boundaries and create garments that challenge traditional body positioning. - **Jewelry:** Potential for jewelry designers to incorporate unconventional materials, such as Swarovski crystals, into unique and unexpected designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md) - [Eye-Adorned Furry Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-mules.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-robotics-moonwalkers.md)