# Furry Feet Warmers These Plush Halfling Slippers Let Users Pretend They're Hobbits By Jason Soy | Published 2012-08-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-halfling-slippers References: [rampagedreality](http://rampagedreality.com/post/29928038791/tghalflingslips) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ee7f/) With the first of three ‘The Hobbit’ movies coming out this December, it’s time fans begin getting in a high fantasy mood, and they can do just that with these Plush Halfling Slippers. Users will get comfy feet warmers that replicate the large and furry appendages synonymous with hobbits. They even come with humorous yellow toe nails to make the feet look more authentic. The Plush Halfling Slippers are recommended for house use or as part of a [costume ensemble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearfoams-x-hasbro). They require regular spot cleaning with a damp cloth and can fit most adults’ feet. As an added bonus, ThinkGeek, the company selling the slippers, even produced an endearing video of a Hobbit-wannabe using the [furry shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-collection) in every imaginable situation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fantasy-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for creating more products inspired by popular books and movies in the fantasy genre. - **Character-based Merchandise:** Potential to develop a line of merchandise based on beloved characters from popular books and movies. - **Nostalgic Costumes:** Growing trend of nostalgic costumes that allow fans to dress up as their favorite characters. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering a range of fantasy-inspired clothing and accessories. - **Film Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the range of character-based merchandise associated with popular movies. - **Costume Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative and high-quality nostalgic costumes for fans of popular books and movies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Elvish Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-classic-clog.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Sheep Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-slippers.md) - [Kids Cozy Animal Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-cozy-animal-slippers.md) - [Luxe Long-Lasting House Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbour-hall-quilted-slippers.md) - [Warm Puffer-Style Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glenclyffe.md) - [Cozy Indoor Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-footwear.md) - [Vibrant Boardgame-Inspired Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearfoams-x-hasbro.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Slip-On Booties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-research.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-house-of-dragon.md)