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Tune-Emitting Shoes

The Adidas Megalizer Creates Cool Music as You Move

— March 31, 2011 — Fashion
These new Adidas Megalizer sneakers prove that Nike is finally getting some hot competition on the both the campaign and shoe front. This high-tech shoe is unlike anything on the market right now. Perfect for the breakdancer and the musician, it actually makes sounds as you move.

A collaboration piece with French coder Didier Brun, the Adidas Megalizer sneaker has unique sensors in each shoe that, along with a wireless transmitter, captures the pressure applied to the sensors. The wearer then controls the sounds they make using an interface.

Worn by the French hip hop act Les Twins in a promotional video, the Adidas Megalizer sneaker seems to be a rebuttal to Nike's online film that shows its Free Run+ shoes plugged in and becoming a part of a DJ kit.
Trend Themes
1. High-tech Footwear - The Adidas Megalizer shows the potential for high-tech sensors and wireless transmitters in footwear to create interactive experiences.
2. Interactive Fashion - The collaboration between Adidas and Didier Brun demonstrates the potential for fashion and technology to merge, allowing wearers to control sounds through their clothing.
3. Competition in Athletic Footwear - The Adidas Megalizer represents a challenge to Nike's dominance in the athletic footwear market, sparking innovation and pushing boundaries in design and functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion & Technology - The fusion of fashion and technology in the Adidas Megalizer opens up opportunities for designers to create interactive clothing and accessories.
2. Athletic Footwear - The launch of the Adidas Megalizer introduces a new wave of athletic footwear that combines performance and technology, enticing consumers with unique features.
3. Music and Entertainment - The integration of sound-making capabilities in the Adidas Megalizer paves the way for innovation in the music and entertainment industry, allowing for interactive performances and immersive experiences.
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