Elton John has incorporated costumes and footwear into his artistic expression, making them a strategic focal point of his stage presence alongside his music, as he was unable to stand up to perform like other singers. In the 70s, he wore bright colors, sequins, and intricate designs on platform boots. The massive "Pinball Wizard" boots in the film Tommy generated as much talk as the feature itself. In the 1980s and 1990s, he was often seen in public wearing custom-made shoes by designers such as Versace and Gucci. And in recent years, there have been collaborations that have resulted in unique shoes created to support causes such as his own AIDS Foundation. In 2017, the singer collaborated with Nike to create a special "Be True" collection, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride.