# Lace-Tying Eliminators ZIPPEDs Allows You to Put on and Take Off Your Shoes with Absolute Ease By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2014-02-27 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipped References: [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/zipped-easier-taking-off-and-putting-on-shoes) Tying the laces on your shoes isn't necessarily a difficult task, but definitely something that is often avoid by kids and the lazy, which is something ZIPPEDs look to completely eliminate. Easily attaching onto just about any pair of [laced shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-sndr), ZIPPEDs work by weaving the laces into the zipper-infused toggle, which then allows easy on and off capabilities with a quick zip. Coming in a variety of different colors and styles to suit any style, ZIPPEDs revolutionize the mundane task of [shoe tying](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-terrex-skychaser-goretex) by quickly turning a time-consuming task into an effortless motion that makes any shoe a [slip-on style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-superfly-moc) without having to sacrifice the comfort and stability of tied laces. After installation, ZIPPEDs are available in custom patterns and variable eyelet varieties to ensure a perfect fit on any shoe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Effortless Shoe Fastening:** ZIPPEDs offer a disruptive innovation opportunity by eliminating the need for traditional shoe tying, making it effortless and quick. - **Customizable Shoe Accessories:** ZIPPEDs provide a disruptive innovation opportunity by offering customizable patterns and eyelet varieties, allowing for personalized shoe accessories. - **Slip-on Shoe Conversion:** ZIPPEDs present a disruptive innovation opportunity by converting any laced shoe into a slip-on style without compromising comfort and stability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** ZIPPEDs can disrupt the footwear industry by providing a new and convenient way of fastening shoes. - **Accessories:** ZIPPEDs offer a disruptive innovation opportunity in the accessories industry by introducing customizable and stylish shoe accessories. - **Fashion:** ZIPPEDs can disrupt the fashion industry by offering a trendy and convenient alternative to traditional shoe tying. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Elastic Shoelaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-laces.md) - [Sleek Lace Trimmer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-up.md) - [Tech-Influenced Lace-Free Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-project-transport.md) - [Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrams-furoshiki-kicks.md) - [Laceless Technical Zipped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/townt-ii.md) - [Oversized Industrial Application Zippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfpropelled-zipper.md) - [Custom Adaptive Slipper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapz-modular-slippers.md) - [Lace-Free Boot Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zebzag-collection.md) - [Comfort-Focused Hands-Free Slip-In Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipin-shoes.md)