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# DIY Slipper Kits
The Hender Scheme Craft Yourself / Room Shoes Kit is Interactive

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-19 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-yourself-room-shoes
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/5/hender-scheme-leather-diy-slipper-release) & [online.henderscheme](https://online.henderscheme.com/)

The Hender Scheme Craft Yourself / Room Shoes kit is a new offering from the brand that provides consumers with a way to [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craftly-diy-hot-sauce-kit) their own footwear when spending extended periods of time indoors this spring. The kit includes everything one requires to make a premium pair of [leather slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amour-suede-shearling-bridges) including the raw leather footbeds, supple upper panels, white thread and a needle. DIYers can follow the accompanying video on the brand's Instagram account along for guidance or simply go by feel to create a pair of shoes they can slowly make before wearing them around their own living space.

The Hender Scheme Craft Yourself / Room Shoes kit is priced at $111 and is one of a growing number of [DIY products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-starter-kit) being created to help consumers keep busy in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic-related isolation.

Image Credit: Hender Scheme

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 86% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **DIY Footwear Kits:** The rise of DIY footwear kits presents opportunities for brands to tap into consumers' desire for hands-on, personalized experiences.
- **Customization:** The trend towards customization and personalization of products through DIY kits offers businesses the chance to increase consumer engagement and loyalty.
- **Home-based Hobbies:** The growing popularity of home-based hobbies, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, offers brands the chance to capitalize on the trend and create new DIY product lines.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Footwear:** Footwear companies can leverage the trend towards DIY kits by offering customizable options that allow consumers to create their own unique designs.
- **Crafts:** The DIY trend offers tremendous opportunities for both established and emerging craft brands to tap into the growing interest in home-based hobbies and personalization.
- **Retail:** Retailers can incorporate the DIY trend into their product offerings as a means of attracting and retaining customers who are looking for more hands-on and personalized experiences.

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