Orphe encourages you to dance in the dark
No New Folk Studio's prototype of its Orphe "smart footwear" was well-received last year, when its Indiegogo campaign raised more than 200 percent of its target. Now, the sneakers are finally available for pre-order via Isetan's online Mistore.
In the daytime Orphe look like regular sneakers, but in the dark, they become something far better. Each sole has around 100 LEDs that can be controlled by 9-axis inertial motion sensors. In simple terms: the soles glow different colors depending on movement of the feet or the music you happen to be playing. All this can be customized by Orphe's Scene app, which also allows users to share information on the internet.
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