Photos by Andy Hur/ Team Yulia

by Gerald Flores

If you grew up in the '90s, you might be familiar with L.A. Gear - the brand that made signature models for Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jackson, and, most famously - sneakers that light up. It's been over 20 years since L.A. Gear Lights made its debut, and the brand has brought the style back in a big way. Retro styles in updated colorways are available now and even some Light Up collabs are on their way this month. But what's inside these luminescent outsoles exactly? We sliced open a pair and talked to L.A. Gear vice president Lance Jackson to find out.