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24 High-Tech Shoe Designs

From Sweat-Free Shoe Technology to High-Fashion Tech Pumps

— June 7, 2013 — Fashion
When it comes to athletic activities and running outdoors, having a durable pair of shoes can make all the difference, and these high-tech shoe designs will definitely help make the process of exerting energy much more technologically advanced.

Traditionally, runners would simply pick a pair of shoes based on comfort and style, nowadays shoe retailers are offering much more than your average color scheme and fit. These high-tech shoe designs feature unique pieces of footwear that have been outfitted and integrated with certain technological features, making the experience of running and walking much more enjoyable.

From running shoes that have speakers built into them to those that conveniently prevent odors and sweat, these high-tech shoe designs are combining technology and athletic gear to create products that are much more practical and advanced.
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Tweeting Sports Shoes
Tweeting Sports Shoes
AdiPower Barricade Offers Instant Social Media Connection During Olympics
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Footwear Container Speakers
Footwear Container Speakers
The Reebok FitList Shoebox Celebrates Its Partnership with Spotify
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Holographic Shoe Advertisements
Holographic Shoe Advertisements
Nike Executes Street Ads That Showcase Footwear Using 3D Displays
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Energy-Creating Footwear
Energy-Creating Footwear
The InStep Nanopower Shoes Create Electricty as You Walk
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Barefoot-Simulating Soccer Footware
Barefoot-Simulating Soccer Footware
The Nike 'Hypervenom' Shoes Provide a Nude Feel on the Field
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Tune-Emitting Shoes
Tune-Emitting Shoes
The Adidas Megalizer Creates Cool Music as You Move
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Shoe Life-Tracking Devices
Shoe Life-Tracking Devices
The MilestonePod by Milestone Informs People When to Get New Footwear
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Technologically Advanced Kicks
Technologically Advanced Kicks
The Puma Cell Fusion 2 Golf Shoes are Seriously Souped Up
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Wetsuit-Ready Shoes
Wetsuit-Ready Shoes
The Neoprene Eras by Vans Keep the Waves Your Feet
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Sweat-Free Shoe Technology
Sweat-Free Shoe Technology
GEOX’s XENSE Shoes Have Pores That Exude Sweat and Odor
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Smartphone-Totting Wedges
Smartphone-Totting Wedges
The 'iPhone Mashup Shoe' by Alan Nyguyen Has a Cleverly Attached Holster
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Auto-Tightening Shoes
Auto-Tightening Shoes
These Power Laces Were Inspired by 'Back to the Future II'
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Beatboxing Dance Shoes
Beatboxing Dance Shoes
The Adidas Mega Shuffle Promotes the Original Mega Shoe Line
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Fire-Starting Footwear
Fire-Starting Footwear
The Substratum Hiking Boot Features Built-in Firestarters
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Flawless Foot-Hugging Runners
Flawless Foot-Hugging Runners
The Under Armour SpeedForm Fits Like a Bra for Your Feet
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High-Fashion Tech Pumps
High-Fashion Tech Pumps
The Christian Louboutin 'Lady Peep' Heels are Infused with Computer Chips
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Illuminated Hightop Sneakers
Illuminated Hightop Sneakers
The Solebox Reebok Omnizone Pump is Pretty High-Tech
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High-Tech Tactical Boots
High-Tech Tactical Boots
Nike Sportswear SFB Holiday 2011 Offers Tough Sturdy Footwear
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Luminous Superhero Sneakers
Luminous Superhero Sneakers
The 'Oryon X TRON Shoes' are Made with Innovative Technology
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Glowing Electric Sneakers
Glowing Electric Sneakers
The Neon Converses from Etsy Will Light up the Night Sky
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Thermo-Molded Sneakers
Thermo-Molded Sneakers
The Nike Vac Tech Collection Features Stitch-Free Shoes
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Futuristic Running Shoes
Futuristic Running Shoes
Y-3 Combines Technology and Fashion in its Latest Running Shoe
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Technological Footwear
Technological Footwear
The Cedric Fiazinski Ultimate Bespoke Shoe is Custom-Made
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