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Xiaomi gets into smart clothing, intros sneakers with sensors and phone connectivity

By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Jul 15, 2015, 8:52 AM

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Xiaomi gets into smart clothing, intros sneakers with sensors and phone connectivity

After releasing a smart fan, action camera, streaming dongle and even TVs, Xiaomi is now getting into the shoes business. Not any kind of shoes, though, but the smart kind that can connect to your smartphone, Xiaomi's bread-and-butter business.

The waterproof sneakers are made by Li-Ning, a local athlete brand, and sport a military grade motion sensor, as well as a Bluetooth chip inside the midsole.

The pressure and motion sensors inside register your walks and runs, then relay fitness stats to your pedometer or calorie counter health app. Xiaomi's shoes cost just 199 yuan, which is about $32, and the battery is said to last more than a year. The smart sneakers are available in a variety of flashy colors, as you can see below, and contraptions like these might be a harbinger of smart clothing for the masses.

Xiaomi smart shoes

source: GizmoChina

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.