# Spherical Boot Heaters The Universal Drying Apparatus Will Warm Up to You Fast By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-drying-apparatus References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/03/11/for-soggy-boots/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_profile.asp_url) There really is nothing worse than hiking through the sludge in winter only to mistake a giant puddle as a dark spot. Filling your boots with [icy water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproofshoe) is an experience no one should endure. The Universal Drying Apparatus is here to make that suffering as short as possible Designed by Olga Kalugina, who is quite the little inventor by the way, the Universal Drying Apparatus is a [high powered heater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fan-heater) that can easily clip on to your [shoes and garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zera-lab-launbot) and leave them nice and toasty in seconds. I'll have to get my mitts on this for the next snow season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Universal Drying Apparatus:** The Universal Drying Apparatus disrupts the traditional shoe drying market with its innovative portable design and rapid heating capabilities. - **Personalized Shoe Heaters:** The trend towards personalized shoe heating and drying solutions like the Spherical Boot Heaters offers opportunities for brands to create niche products for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Portable Winter Gear:** The rise of portable winter gear like the Universal Drying Apparatus creates opportunities for companies to develop innovative, convenient and practical winter gear that can be easily carried and used on-the-go. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Goods:** The Universal Drying Apparatus presents an innovative product for the outdoor gear industry that can cater to the needs of hikers, skiers ,and other outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for practical solutions to keep their gear dry and warm. - **Footwear:** The Spherical Boot Heaters presents an opportunity for the footwear industry to collaborate with companies developing innovative shoe heating technology in order to create shoes that are tailored for cold weather conditions. - **Winter Wear:** The trend of portable winter gear like the Universal Drying Apparatus and personalized shoe heaters creates opportunities for companies in the winter wear industry to develop complementary products that offer enhanced functionality and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Shoe Care Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-styler.md) - [Two-in-One Shoe Cleaner Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-dryer-and-deodorizer.md) - [Insulated Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-boots.md) - [Portable Plug-In Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozypod.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Slip-On Booties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-research.md) - [Entryway Deodorizing Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comodo.md) - [Design-Conscious Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-heater.md) - [On-Demand Heated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uze-heated.md) - [Mailbox-Shaped Water Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmflow-messenger.md)