# Thermal Footwear Accessories The 'Warm Shoestrings' Concept Keeps Toes Cozy in the Cold By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-08-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warm-shoestrings References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/07/31/warm-toes-in-winter/) & [chugi.ru](http://www.chugi.ru//) Keep your toes warm this winter with these 'Warm Shoestrings.' Designer Alexey Chugunnikov has come up with an ingenious concept to keep your feet warm throughout the winter months. The idea behind the design is that the special shoelaces Chugunnikov has created would have the capacity to [heat your shoes up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moritz-walter). The device works by plugging the shoelaces into an adapter and letting them charge. It would be perfect for [rainy or snowy days](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterized-running-shoes), when feet typically end up soaked and chilled. The laces would be made out of fire-resistant materials to ensure that they don't end up doing more harm than good. Hopefully, this design will get realized so that [outdoor enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-norvan-nivalis-shoe) can enjoy the winter months without having to worry about frost bite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Heated Footwear Accessories:** The 'Warm Shoestrings' concept offers an innovative solution to keep feet warm in cold weather. - **Fire-resistant Materials:** The use of fire-resistant materials in footwear accessories provides added safety and protection. - **Convenient Charging Adapters:** The integration of convenient charging adapters into footwear accessories simplifies the heating process. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Gear and Apparel:** The outdoor gear and apparel industry can explore incorporating heated footwear accessories into their product offerings to enhance customer experience. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can embrace the use of fire-resistant materials to offer stylish and safe footwear accessories. - **Electronics and Technology:** The electronics and technology industry can develop improved and efficient charging adapters for heating footwear accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insulated Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-boots.md) - [Chic Shoe Care Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-styler.md) - [Down-Filled Puffy Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-socks.md) - [Sleek Lace Trimmer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-up.md) - [Sporty Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sporty-winter-boot.md) - [Convenient Elastic Shoelaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-laces.md) - [Modular Winter-Ready Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-snowclog-advanced.md) - [Anthropomorphic Hand-Warming Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-hot-sauce-hand-warmers.md) - [Thermal Layering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-heattech.md)