NTT says one of these days these boots are gonna charge your gadgets

Phone battery constantly dying as you wander from place to place, moving in and out of reception and leaving it straining to find a signal? You aren't alone, and if you're not the sort to wear a conductive dress (in public, at least) you may want to keep an eye out for some new kicks in the works from NTT. Their soles are filled with water, displaced as the wearer walks and forced through a tiny turbine. Current prototypes generate 1.2 watts of electricity, enough to power your iPod as you strut, but by the time these things hit production in 2010 the hope is to more than double that to 3 watts so that you can charge up your mobile, too. Sounds fantastic, but we're a little unsure about running wires down our pants to get that juice where we need it.

[Precurse @ Oct 16th 2008 10:11AM]

So I guess these boots ARE made for walking? I think she beat you to the punch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fWSapaU3k0

[Ekauq @ Oct 16th 2008 10:24AM]

i think someone else beat her to the punch

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/These_Boots_Are_Made_For_Walking

[Flashpoint @ Oct 16th 2008 10:30AM]

How bout Solar Panels on my back, shoulders and hat?

Women say the Sam Fisher look is sexy.

[fred @ Oct 16th 2008 10:43AM]

I thought these shoes looked familiar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-0C9vwUGME

[whiskey @ Oct 16th 2008 11:05AM]

Disco Stu had 'em too http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/7333/pictures/Discostu.jpg

[Techie @ Oct 16th 2008 2:31PM]

I would love to see Nemo get out of this one.

[bob sakamano @ Oct 16th 2008 10:12AM]

mickey, are you heightening?

[bob sakamano @ Oct 16th 2008 10:13AM]

unfortunately users of these shoes wont get to enjoy their iPods and mobiles because they will subsequently receive a good beat down and have their gadgets stolen for wearing these shoes

[JR @ Oct 16th 2008 10:27AM]

I'm pretty sure the boots in the picture aren NOT the prototype.

[Adam @ Oct 16th 2008 10:42AM]

Guys, these are NOT the actual boots! They're sold at a lot of costume stores as "Pimp Shoes".

http://www.frankelcostume.com/Fish-Tank-Platform-Boot-P13854.aspx

Btw, did you know that the word "gullible" is not in the dictionary?

[bob sakamano @ Oct 16th 2008 10:48AM]

as much as i understand this isnt the prototype, i said my comment and im sticking to it!

[Thi mam(kris120890) @ Oct 16th 2008 10:13AM]

So will masturbation but I don't brag about it.

[derX @ Oct 16th 2008 12:12PM]

.....I am going to hope this comment is in response to a comment that's been deleted; if not:

AM I THE ONLY PERSON THAT FINDS THIS COMMENT A BIT, IDK, STRANGE?

Especially on a gadget site.

*thinks about it a bit more*
Wait, I recant that last statement.

[Local Printers in Leeds @ Oct 16th 2008 10:14AM]

thats good to know... will be waiting for this to show up....

[iEye @ Oct 16th 2008 10:16AM]

Disco-STU....digs that shoe!

[Chird @ Oct 16th 2008 10:36AM]

Your fish are dead.

I know...I...can't get em out of there

[Cardbored @ Oct 16th 2008 1:50PM]

First ever highly ranked for iEye?

[Esat Dedezade @ Oct 16th 2008 10:23AM]

Aaaagh, my eyes, my poor eyes!!!!

[BB @ Oct 16th 2008 10:23AM]

This is gonna be the best boot to wear in queer party

[derX @ Oct 16th 2008 11:56AM]

Agreed. Nothing says queer to me like a Puritanical shoe with a chunky, mini-aquarium-heel; 'twas fashioned by Reverend Dimmesdale himself between self-inflicted lashings.

Oh, aquarium--aQUEERium.

Lovely. Gay pride, get ready!

[94 taurus owner @ Oct 16th 2008 10:24AM]

Now what if that fish was real.

[GB @ Oct 16th 2008 10:33AM]

That would really be awesome! =)

[Frankenstein Black @ Oct 16th 2008 10:25AM]

Please give Antonio Fargas his shoe back, please...

[vibhor goyal @ Oct 16th 2008 10:29AM]

not a bad concept, but take a look at the design, atleast I won't wear those shoes ever.. if they look like this...

[Dave @ Oct 16th 2008 10:37AM]

I can't see that this would be good for the feet, you'd need a little extra movement with each stride, and the phrase "hideous platform shoes" springs to mind.
If you want power from walking, how about some small magnets down the inside of one trouser leg and some coils down the other leg so you generate some potential with every stride.

[Platinum_Skeet @ Oct 16th 2008 11:00AM]

Ah man this reminds me of the boots from 40 year old virgin....

[Jaison @ Oct 16th 2008 11:10AM]

See this story someone in India is already doing it...
http://www.gadgetted.com/msn/?p=17

[Fresh @ Oct 16th 2008 11:26AM]

Pimp shoes from I'm Gonna Git You Sucka!

[RoyalPalm Vacations @ Oct 16th 2008 11:40AM]

Just how connected do we need to be? Those shoes are UGLY!

[Ashvala @ Oct 16th 2008 12:20PM]

Ow, My foot is electro Positive!

[Amir @ Oct 16th 2008 12:33PM]

What a fashion statement, when you go to the airport they will take a good look at those boots.

[DirtyVegas @ Oct 16th 2008 12:37PM]

Oooh, can I also get a shoe phone? Please pretty please?

[Pradster @ Oct 16th 2008 4:04PM]

I hope they generate enough power to electrocute to death whoever whose wearing these hideous monstrosities!

[leon @ Oct 16th 2008 4:52PM]

mofos stole my idea ARGH!

[Bob Dobalina @ Oct 16th 2008 4:53PM]

Dude, they've been selling goldfish platform shoes since the 70's.

[johnny V @ Oct 16th 2008 5:26PM]

Is that a rechargeable NMHi in your pocket? Or you just glad to see me?