Sure, you could buy one of Xiaomi’s fitness bands (aptly named the Band) if you wanted to keep tabs on your heart rate, calories burned, and distance walked in a day. But if you’d rather get the information from the real source, you can look to the shoes, which very directly track the wearer’s movement to deliver information about your walking, running, climbing, and other physical activity.
At the end of the day, you can check out a comprehensive report that lets you know how far you traveled (on foot), your average speed, and calories burned.
While the selling point of the shoes is doubtless their connected capabilities, they’re not a bad pair of trainers in and of themselves. With anti-skid features, air cushions, soles with arch support, and antibacterial insoles, this wouldn’t be an uncomfortable pair of sneakers just to have around.
For the time being, sadly, Xiaomi has plans to release the product exclusively in China, targeting an April launch date whereupon the 90 Minutes Ultra Smart Sportswear will be available in Black and Surf Blue options for men, and Black and Pink options for women. There’s also going to be a special edition of running shoes that glow in the dark.
Priced at just $44, these would certainly be popular if they ever made it to the U.S., but don’t hold your breath.
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