# Hidden Slip-Ons Inside Sneakers 2-in-1 Shoes by Nat-2 By jelalyn | Published 2008-01-02 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-in-1-shoes-nat-2 References: [labelnetworks](http://www.labelnetworks.com) & [ispo-brandnew](http://www.ispo-brandnew.com/en/Home.aspx) You never have to leave your slip-ons behind with [Nat-2's 2-in-1 shoes](http://www.ispo-brandnew.com/en/Winner.aspx?ID=10&IspoID=8#). The award-winning design transforms a Converse-looking hi-cut or low cut canvass sneakers into summer slip-ons. The zipper at the sole is the secret to the solution to a woman's dilemma of whether to wear sneakers or slip-ons. Now you can wear both literally at the same time! The Nat-2 2-in-1 shoes is the winner of the Style Accessories Category in this year's ISPO BrandNew Award. The shoe innovation will be announced in the Awarding Ceremony and Fashion Show this January 27-30, 2008 in Munich. With the birth of the world's first 2-in-1 shoes, it won't be long before other designers come up with a boots-and-slips-on-in-1, or maybe a stilleto-and-slip-ons-in-1, or just about any 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 in the shoe industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **2-in-1 Shoes:** There is an opportunity to create more designs of shoes that can transform and offer multiple functionalities such as boots-and-slips-on-in-1 or stiletto-and-slip-ons-in-1. - **Dual-purpose Footwear:** Creating more shoes with hidden features that provide different functions can revolutionize the shoe industry and satisfy consumers' demand for functionality and fashion. - **Zipper Innovation:** The development of innovative zippers such as those used in Nat-2's 2-in-1 shoes can lead to new possibilities in both the footwear industry and other industries where zippers are utilized. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The development of 2-in-1 shoes with hidden features highlights the potential for footwear companies to innovate and create products that cater to the ever-changing needs and preferences of consumers. - **Fashion Accessories:** Innovative accessories that add functionality to fashion products can attract customers who value versatility and practicality, opening up opportunities for brands that merge fashion and technology. - **Zippers:** The use of hidden zippers to add new functionality to shoes can inspire more zipper innovations for other industries and applications, highlighting the possibility for cross-industry technological advancements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort-Focused Hands-Free Slip-In Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipin-shoes.md) - [Sneaker Loafer Hybrid Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekwave-loafer.md) - [Minimal Hybrid Sneaker Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-loafer.md) - [Progressively Growing Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nos-by-sz.md) - [Comfortable High-Heeled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highheeled-sneaker.md) - [Reversible High-Top Unique Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bwd-high.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Backless Comfort Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moondeck.md) - [Low-Cut Boot Transformed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-boot-sneaker.md)