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Speeding with ishoes

February 7th 2008 03:50
Speeding with ishoes


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Ever find walking to much of an effort and the idea of running somewhere is met with same fear that most associate with a killer shark. Since the dawn of motorised transport and before, technology has been looking for more efficient means of personal travel.

Now comes the advent of ishoes. Looking like a miniature go cart that straps to your feet this motorised footwear may redefine the way we travel short distances.

From the ishoes website:
“The inventor of the iShoes, Ilya Kaganovich is from Plymouth, Minnesota. On a trip to New York, he thought of a new way to get around town: motorized shoes. With the help of his brother, Boris Kaganovich, an aerospace engineering student, they developed prototypes to test the concept.”


Manufactured to be portable and lightweight, specifically engineered for easy user balance and minimal strain, they may appear cumbersome but the buzz is positive. Still looking for investors and distributors the product and accessories are available for purchase from ishoes.com

Vital statistics from ishoes.com:
- Top speed of 13.5mph

- A123 Lithium-ion battery pack

- Recharge in 2 hours

- Colson Sure Grip wheels

- 11.8lbs for the pair

- $599.99 USD


Here is an amateur video showing the ishoes in use – still looks a little dangerous for my liking.


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