From Superinnovators 02/10/23. This article is in TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) format which is popular in the innovation community and provides a bullet summary of information.
- April Fool’s day prank: ShoesX were introduced as part of a 2022 April Fool’s Day prank by ixigo, a renowned Indian online travel portal, but many on social media want to see the concept realised.
- Battery in the sole: ShoesX features a battery located in the sole, which is recharged by converting the kinetic energy from walking or running. The battery powers various smart functionalities and can also be used to charge external devices via a USB port.
- Heated feet: The shoe features an ‘auto-warming sole’ to keep feet warm even at temperatures as low as -20 degrees.
- QR functionality: It also has a QR code scanner, termed the Shoe-R Code Scanner, for scanning in a hypothetical future world where QR’s are shoe height.
- Selfies from different angle: The shoe boasts an ultra-wide back camera and a 12MP selfie front camera, allowing users to take selfies with their shoes.
- Safety and security: ShoesX is equipped with an ultra-wide back camera to see who is behind the wearer. It also comes with anti-theft sensors to alert the owner if someone tries to steal or wear the shoes.
