If you're the sort to buy multiple pairs of sneakers just to make sure your footwear is always fashionable, you might soon have a way to save a lot of money. David Coelho is crowdfunding ShiftWear, or sneakers that have color e-paper displays in their sides. You only need a mobile app to change your look at a moment's notice (there are promises of a shoe design store), and you can even use animations if you're feeling ostentatious. The shoes are machine-washable, and the e-paper consumes virtually no power if you're using static imagery -- there's even talk of walk-to-charge tech that would save you from ever having to plug in or swap batteries.
Coelho is definitely ambitious: while ShiftWear has a $25,000 baseline goal, it'll take $250,000 or more to comfortably make these wearables a reality. However, it won't cost you too much to help out and get some shoes in return. Pledging $150 will set aside a pair of ShiftWear L1s (the low-cut model), and it only costs more if you're looking for some higher-cut options. There's no guarantee that the team will pull this off, but the prospect of ever-changing kicks may be hard to resist.
1. "$150 isn't bad" In response to Reply # 0 Sun Nov-29-15 03:16 PM by hardware
id be interested to see what kind of mods you could come up with. The price is low enough for tinkerers to do something with it. The idea has potential.
the prospect of paring it with raspberry pi or any controller sounds pretty neat.
7. "dope...wonder what the price point will be " In response to Reply # 0
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
8. "Under Armour should get in on this for Currys kicks" In response to Reply # 0
Have his highlight plating instantaneously. Imagine how mad he'd make defenders? Like they get crossed over for a 3 and that shit playing on his sneaker next time down the court? Mannn
11. "it makes more sense for a sneaker than a shirt." In response to Reply # 9
the whole idea to me is to have 1 versatile item that can be worn interchangably. You not wearing 1 shirt repeatedly like that.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
13. "idk if its gonna replace your other shoes" In response to Reply # 11 Mon Nov-30-15 12:18 PM by hardware
if you're the type to get this for fashion reasons, this is still gonna be one pair of many. just the one pair with the gimmick. Unless the real shoes turn out looking amazing and priced on the higher side, idk if this is gonna move the needle.
but again, it depends on what kind of things people come up with for them.
14. "but still tho..if you wear this sneaker once a week" In response to Reply # 13
you not wearing a t shirt that often. It just make sense to start it as a sneaker is all i'm saying.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
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