I love walking, but it has drawbacks when I’m in a hurry.
The shoes strap onto your regular footwear like fancy sandals.
Walking looks more like a running with these weird shoes.
Footageof the Moonwalkers in action makes the shoes look like sci-fi creations.
Shift Robotics is fundingMoonwalkers on Kickstarter, so the usual caveats apply.
Not all crowdfunding projects deliver on time and as expected.
The shoes cost a lot more than your standard kicks.
The super early adopter price level is $1,099 (960, AU$1,720).
The Kickstarter has already attracted over $288,000, putting it well over its initial $90,000 goal.
The shoes are equipped with software that’s meant to adapt to your movements.
An electronic brake locks out the wheels when needed, like when going up stairs.
The brake is triggered by specific movements of the right foot.
Aninstructional videowalks new Moonwalkers through getting started.
Commuters currently have a lot of options for powered devices ranging from skateboards to scooters.
If you’re into unusual modes of foot-related transportation,Segway’s Drift W1 electric skatesalso fit the bill.
Moonwalkers might be an attractive alternative for their small size and portability.
There’s also a dorky-cool factor to the way they look and move.
Will they revolutionize walking?
That remains to be seen.
