# Electronic Monster Slippers These Beastly Slippers Make a Crashing Sound After Every Step You Take By David Ingram | Published 2015-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-slipper References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20151019/giant-monster-slippers-turn-kaiju/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ingq/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=1511450) Smash and destroy everything around you with these playful [monster slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-monsters-inc) that are electronically powered. These 'Giant Monster Slippers' are made to resemble the feet of a fearsome movie monster that you can wear around the house. The brown bootie-style slippers from ThinkGeek also feature an electronic option that will make a crashing sound effect with every footstep that the wearer takes. Four AA batteries are required to power the slippers and there is also a built-in on and off switch if you decide you would rather step around the house silently instead. Besides their playful crashing sound effects, these [polyester slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearfoams-x-hasbro) also come with a no-slip coating on the soles, have a removable battery box and can comfortably fit a wide range of different male or female foot sizes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electronic Monster Slippers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry by introducing electronically-powered slippers with unique sound effects. - **Playful Footwear:** A trend in creating footwear that adds an element of fun and playfulness to everyday activities. - **Interactive Sound Effects:** The rise of products that incorporate interactive sound effects to enhance user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Manufacturing:** A potential market for producing and selling electronically powered slippers with unique sound effects. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies to create licensed movie monster-inspired merchandise, such as electronic slippers, to cater to fans. - **Consumer Electronics:** An emerging industry for creating innovative consumer electronic products, such as electronic slippers, that enhance everyday experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Inspired Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yancy-street-stomper.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Filmic Elf Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-x-time.md) - [Kids Cozy Animal Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-cozy-animal-slippers.md) - [Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection.md) - [Monstrous Anime Footwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-pokmon.md) - [Mismatched Creature Feature Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-gremlins-collection.md) - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md) - [Scary Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-monsters-inc.md)