Light-up shoes

Light-up shoes or LED shoes are footwear that have built-in light-emitting diodes, usually in the sole of the shoe. These specialized shoes may be used at parties, festivals, raves and to increase visibility.^[1]

A typical light-up shoe for adults, where the LED ribbon is inside a translucent sole

Light-up shoes first became available in 1992.^{[citation needed]} Originally light-up shoes were marketed towards children,^[2] and they had a mechanism where the shoe would light up every time the person would step on the ground with them.^[3] Ravers use these type of shoes for ostentatious dancing, such as shuffling.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• List of shoe styles