Airun Plus shoes include speed and weight sensors for your mega-intense workouts, dude

The latest word on effective cardio exercise is that you should go for short, intense intervals rather than waste hours on the Stairmaster. Shorter workouts, you say? Good with us, but what about the gear to go with all that? The Airun Plus shoe is designed for the HIIT exerciser who wants to track his BMI and caloric burn rates all the while controlling shoe weight. The built-in Smart Technology controller records BMI and calorie burn results while the weighted insoles can be added or removed based on your needs. Weight and speed information comes from a sensor in the right shoe, while the entire kick is designed with shock absorption and safety in mind. Ready to buy? If you're serious about your body, these things will run you £112.50 ($224) and they come all the way from England.

[Zach @ Jul 15th 2008 9:41PM]

Airun + ?


I think Nike and Apple will have something to say about that...

[Cagrino @ Jul 16th 2008 6:46AM]

Yeah, the first thing they will say is "These are FUGLY!"

Then they'll promptly sue them.

[The Bushwhacker @ Jul 15th 2008 9:47PM]

If you think about it $224 isn't that expensive for some athletic shoes. I've seen some luxury tennis or soccer shoes for $300, and they aren't high-tech like these... Do you think it will be durable? or come with a warranty?lmao

[Travis Gee @ Jul 15th 2008 9:43PM]

i think you mean mega-intense...

[jhilla @ Jul 15th 2008 9:53PM]

These things look hideous, I don't care what they do. First off they look like the sneakers my mom used to buy for me when I was 8 from Bi-Way. Tech-wise I can understand the price point but looks pffffft... i'll stick with my Nike+Apple combo

[Zach @ Jul 15th 2008 9:58PM]

My favourite part is how much material there is in the shoe, especially around the fore foot. Running shoes are supposed to be lightweight and flexible not heavy and concrete.

[Chris McDowell @ Jul 15th 2008 10:18PM]

@Zach

They have weights in them so I don't think their going for light weight. The article says they are supposed to be used for shorter more intense (heavier) sessions than long light runs.

[jason51873 @ Jul 15th 2008 10:23PM]

LOL love the headline

[tomokazu.osada @ Jul 15th 2008 10:39PM]

nicco, nicco bellic? is that you?!

idea-bot 9000

[Mr. H @ Jul 15th 2008 11:50PM]

Those actually doing mega intense workouts wouldn't care about BMI. It's the most horribly out dated and pointless measurement. I might as well flip a coin to determine what's overweight and what's not.

LeBron James is considered overweight by BMI standards.

BMI is a joke. The creator of these shoes should have consulted people who actually do mega intense workouts before creating such things.

[Danakin @ Jul 16th 2008 1:28AM]

the only way to read them would be to either take them off or bend over really far...that doesn't really help keep track of the current workout, but it would be possible to check when finished i guess.

[Steven @ Jul 16th 2008 2:05PM]

Reminds me of the Reebok Traxtar from the early 90's.

[Kate M @ Jul 18th 2008 5:17AM]

Jesus, i think you guys are being pretty negative, proce wise i have brought sneakers more expensive than this with ni technology and chris you are right these are supposed to be used for a more intense workout-i have a pair of power diet that are made by these guys and they are great for training in, i will definitely be getting a pair of these!

Mr H, what a load of rubbish, if BMI was a joke why would specialists, doctors etc still be referring to it, are you a little bitter as yours is high??

Overall a great product entering the market i think!