# Luxe Velvet Sports Slides Fila's Velvet Slippers are Luxurious and Sporty By Ell Smith | Published 2018-11-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filas-velvet References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/11/fila-drifter-logo-slides-sandals-velvet-black-grey-navy) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fila_korea/?utm_source=ig_embed) Fila's velvet slippers have arrived just as the seasons are changing, helping consumers transition to the colder months in style with a gorgeous pair of house slippers. The slides feature the brand's iconic Drifter sandal, which remained a favorite throughout the summer season for its comfort and practicality. Now, this silhouette receives a glamorous makeover as its been fitted with velvet in blue, gray and black colorways. In addition to the luxe material, Fila's logo is printed across the strap, creating a sports-ready aesthetic that helps to dress down the shoe. No release date has been offered for Fila's velvet slippers, as the shoes were only recently teased on [Fila Korea's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-fila) [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-evo-sl-gsnk) page. Image Credit: @fila_korea ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Slides:** Opportunity for luxury brands to cater to the growing demand for stylish and comfortable house slippers. - **Velvet Footwear:** Innovation in the use of velvet material in footwear to add a touch of elegance and sophistication. - **Sports-inspired Fashion:** Combining sports aesthetics with fashion to create trendy and versatile footwear options for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate velvet materials and sports-inspired designs into their footwear collections. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can tap into the market of high-end slippers by offering velvet-made options. - **Athletic Footwear:** Sportswear companies can explore the use of velvet and luxurious materials in their sports-inspired footwear lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ribbed Padded Sporty Slip-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiff-padded-slipper.md) - [Pink Fuzzy Slip-On Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-mule-1.md) - [Chic Comfort-Focused Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-recovery-slide.md) - [Fuzzy Plush Clog Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-calm-mule.md) - [Premium Slip-On Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-loafer.md) - [Textured Velvet-Covered Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-classic-clog-velvet-pack.md) - [Comfortable Fall Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-and-sea-x-subu.md) - [Cool Blue-Tonal Summer Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-force.md) - [Advanced Athlete Recovery Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-slides.md)