# Soft Keyboard Sandals These Kito Keyboard Slippers are Perfect for Geek-Chic Beach-Lovers By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kito-keyboard-slippers References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/02/09/keyboard-slippers/) & [kito.co.th](http://www.kito.co.th/KITO/main.html) Computer nerds can rejoice this summer with these featured Kito Keyboard Slippers. The company from Thailand has released an unusually comfy pair of [flip-flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flipflops) in the shape of keyboards. The design features a full scaled-down [computer keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-he-concrete-edition) that will not only look super technologically advanced, but will also massage your feet with its little keys. The Kito Keyboard Slippers are available in a [variety of colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lofree-flow-2-keyboard) to match your preference. We're a little upset however that it doesn't come with a USB cord to attach to your desktop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Keyboard Fashion:** There is an opportunity for innovative fashion designers to incorporate keyboard motifs into shoes and other clothing items. - **Novelty Footwear:** Companies can capitalize on the growing trend of unique footwear by creating other unusual designs that appeal to techies and other niche markets. - **Functional Fashion:** There is a market for fashion items that not only look good, but also provide additional practical benefits, such as massaging insoles or built-in technology. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to create unique clothing items that appeal to niche markets, such as tech enthusiasts. - **Novelty Gift Industry:** Companies specializing in novelty gifts can create more innovative products that appeal to niche markets, such as these keyboard slippers. - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can expand their offerings by creating more unique designs, such as the keyboard slippers, that appeal to a variety of preferences and interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glove-Like Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glove80-keyboard.md) - [Pavement Brick Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver.md) - [Ergonomic Scan-to-Print Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal.md) - [Ergonomic 3D-Printed Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flip-flops.md) - [Tech-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-crocs.md) - [DJ-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberboard-r2-le-smoking.md) - [Software-Inspired Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-xp-crocs.md) - [Screen-Accented Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Concrete Brick-Themed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/he-she-brick-slippers.md)