Shoes that speed things up

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk as fast as a car? A company called Shift Robotics has designed the “world’s fastest shoes,” which adapt to the way you walk and can power you to move at up to 30 miles per hour. The Moonwalkers have eight wheels, are powered by batteries, and have smart brakes that let you stop quickly for stairs, doors, and buses. What do you think? Is this real, or are we pulling a fast one?* *Fake! Shift Robotics has created “the world’s fastest shoes,” but instead of 30 miles per hour, they help you walk at seven miles per hour—still more than twice as fast as an average walk. Pre-orders start at $1,099, and the shoes will be available next year.…

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