# Sci-Fi Kitty Slippers Combine Your Love for Star Wars and Hello Kitty with These Adorable Shoes By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-10-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-kitty-slippers References: [fashionablygeek](http://fashionablygeek.com/shoes/say-hi-to-hello-kitty-star-wars-shoes/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/155504014/kitty-stormtrooperboba-fett?ref=pr_shop) While intergalactic themes and Star Wars movies are often aspects that mostly teenage boys and men appreciate, these Sci-Fi kitty slippers are showcasing how girls can turn their appreciation for Sci-Fi movies into an adorable footwear design. [Hello Kitty products and accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade) often feature the iconic cat in a very distinct and straight-forward pink ensemble, these Sci-Fi kitty shoes however, have given that classic cartoon a Sci-Fi edge by making her look like [Star Wars characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set). Outfitting Hello Kitty to resemble such iconic figures such as Boba Fett and a stormtrooper, these adorably geeky shoe designs will definitely have nerdy female fans clamoring to add these to their collection. A cute and creative way to showcase your appreciation for Japanese cartoons and Sci-Fi movies, these [geeky slipper designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-wally-slipper) will surely add a comical touch to any footwear collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geeky Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear companies to create quirky designs that combine different interests and fandoms. - **Gender-inclusive Sci-fi Merchandise:** Creating sci-fi merchandise that caters to genders once considered non-conventional can tap into a new market segment. - **Nostalgia and Pop-culture References:** Businesses can create new products that appeal to consumers who enjoy nostalgic and referential designs and concepts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can leverage creative designs that cater to new markets and audiences outside of conventional fashion tastes. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Merchandise companies can produce merchandise that cater to a wider range of interests and fandoms, which may open new revenue streams. - **Pop Culture Retail:** Retail companies can adapt to the ongoing trend of adding pop culture references and products to their inventory to cater to niche markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-1.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Crystalline Cartoon Clog Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-x-crocs-jibbitz.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Collaborative Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-hightop-sneakers.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-3.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md)