Remember L.A Gear? Those sneakers which had soles that lighted up as you walked? My sister and I had a pair each when we were kids. They were the essence of cool. I would jump around a lot just to show off the lights, much to the amusement of my relatives. Unfortunately the trend died, as did the battery, so the sneakers were chucked aside, and the excitement we felt when we gazed down at our walking feet accompanied by flashing lights, was forgotten. I kinda miss them.
But obviously Mr Jimmy Choo (or rather, Tamara Mellon), didn’t forget. Or perhaps someone in the Choo house got inspired by Chanel’s light-bulb heels, because look! Jimmy Choo’s with plexiglass heels that light up!
Very useful, I must say. Think of what fashionistas could do with these. (1) They could dance in beat to the music at some club, and provide extra visual lighting effects. You can then tell whether they have any rhythm too. (2) They could share gossip in Morse code with another fashionista seated elsewhere. (3) When crossing the street at night, the motorists and drivers couldn’t miss you. (4) They could provide some light in the case of a blackout by, er, repeated, constant stomping.
I wonder what’s next. Why don’t the great shoe designers create killer heels that boast the comfort of crocs instead? Practicality, practicality.
Source: Joe Zee’s Twitter
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