So we have things like smartphones, smartwatches, smart home appliances, so why not smart shoes? To be fair, smart shoes aren’t exactly new. Some of you guys might recall that several years ago, Nike and Apple teamed up where users could insert a little chip into their running shoes and pair that with an iPhone app, but obviously technology has come a long way since.
If you’re into golf, then these smart shoes called the IOFIT might be of interest to you. The shoes are created by a company called Salted Venture, which is a spinoff from Samsung. The shoes actually made their debut earlier this year in February, but the company has recently launched them on Kickstarter in hopes of getting them funded.
The shoes will still require users to sync up with a smartphone, but the sensors will be embedded into the shoes itself meaning that you won’t need any other accessories. It will be able to detect things like posture and swing, so if you’re doing it wrong, the app will then able to tell you what you’re doing wrong and how to improve it, thanks to the built-in sensors that can detect weight and shifting in weight during a swing.
The IOFIT shoes do not come cheap as they are priced at $200, but if you reckon your golf game could do with some improvements, then head on over to its Kickstarter to pledge your support.
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