In a new light

River Island is selling L.A. Gear-inspired light-up trainers for kids… and adults are gutted they can’t get in on the 90s throwback fun

The nostalgic fashion item is proving a hit on Instagram

RIVER Island has paid homage to the 90s with these fun light-up shoes for kids - but not everyone's impressed.

Miffed adults are begging the fashion giant to bring the item out in bigger sizes, so they can strut down the street in them feeling nostalgic.

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The high-street retailer recently unveiled the kids' kicks on Instagram.

They captioned the clip: "Our #90s dreams come true.

"Treat her to the coolest kicks around with our girls flashing light-up trainers."

The sneaker-style shoes come in two colours: rose gold and black.

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They seem to have taken inspiration from L.A. Gear's light-up shoes that dominated the fashion world in the 90s.

But unlike the clunky old trainers, the River Island numbers have been given a modern twist with a more feminine design.

These LA Lights were a popular fashion item in the 90sCredit: LA GEAR
The light-up shoes change colours as you walk alongCredit: River Island
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The flashy shoes have been released in black and rose goldCredit: River Island

They are made from patent fabric and have a light-up chunky sole and rounded toe.

You'll have to fork out a fair amount for the shoes, as they retail for £40.

Shoppers have been sent into a frenzy over the throw-back trainers - but are gutted that they have only been released for kids.

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One Instagram user said: "Good one @riverisland now can you make these in adult sizes?"

Another added: "I want a pair of these! What age can you get away with these?"

Luckily, those with small feet will be able to squeeze themselves into the 90s-style shoes.

The clothing item is available up to a UK Size 4.

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Adults have begged the retailer to sell the shoes in bigger sizes for adultsCredit: River Island

The River Island shoes aren't the only clothing item to take the fashion world by storm in recent months.

Missguided is launching a new Barbie clothing range and fans have gone wild.

And Primark is selling £6 Love Island slogan T-shirts and they're in store NOW.

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