# Garden Gnome Slippers Nendo's Triangle Slippers are Reminiscent of Garden Gnome Feet By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-10-29 | Updated 2015-11-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-slippers References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3052804/wanted/nendos-new-slippers-look-like-they-were-stolen-from-garden-gnomes) & [sogo-seibu.jp](http://www.sogo-seibu.jp/byn/en/index.html) Design brand [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-wall-house) is solving a common Japanese problem with the release of these triangle slippers. Though these oddly shaped house shoes mirror the look of garden gnome footwear, these slippers are quite smart. Throughout Asia it is very common to take off one's shoes in exchange for slippers provided by the owner of the home they are entering. Due to this, any given host is sure to have a plethora of slippers causing clutter in their home. With its newly released triangle slippers, Nendo is eliminating clutter while still providing [slippers for many guests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-slippers). These cone-shaped slippers are offered in four colors and come in polyester as well as synthetic leather. Due to the slippers' triangular design, these shoes can be stacked on top of one another to decrease slipper clutter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Triangle Slippers:** Nendo's triangle slippers offer a solution to slipper clutter by their stackable design. - **Smart House Shoes:** Nendo's triangle slippers provide a smart alternative to traditional house shoes, with their unique shape and materials. - **Minimalist Slipper Design:** Nendo's triangle slippers showcase a minimalist design that reduces clutter and adds a touch of style to Japanese homes. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore the potential of stackable slipper designs like Nendo's triangle slippers to optimize storage and minimize clutter. - **Interior Design:** Interior design industry professionals can take inspiration from Nendo's triangle slipper design to create innovative home accessories that combine functionality and aesthetics. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can adopt stackable slipper designs like Nendo's triangle slippers to enhance guest experiences by providing efficient and clutter-free shoe options in hotels and other accommodations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Novelty House Slipper Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famichiki.md) - [Concrete Brick-Themed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/he-she-brick-slippers.md) - [Custom Adaptive Slipper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapz-modular-slippers.md) - [Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-shoe-rack.md) - [Pavement Brick Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver.md) - [Geometry-Inspired Vase Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-vase-collection.md) - [Nature-Inspired Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-toy.md) - [Angularly Finished Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-classic-geometric-clog.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md)