Kizik, the leader in hands-free footwear technology, announced the launch of the first hands-free footwear store at CES 2023 and with it, seven new shoe styles and a hands-free boot. This will be the first retail store from Kizik, the recipient of two CES Innovation Awards and honors for Kizik Kids and the Kizik Roamer, and the company says that "when our first retail store opens next year, it will be a game-changer for the footwear industry."
The company's shoes save consumers the hassle of tying, pulling and bending down, all the while saving heels from being crushed in the process of slipping on shoes without hands. The company holds more than 150 patents and patents pending related to hands-free shoe technology.
Hands-Free Footwear Stores
Kizik Announced the Debut of a First-of-Its-Kind Store at CES 2023
Trend Themes
1. Hands-free Footwear - The hands-free footwear trend presents an opportunity for footwear companies to create innovative products that cater to consumers with mobility difficulties or simply offer convenience.
2. Retail Innovation - The hands-free footwear store is a prime example of how retailers can incorporate innovative technology into their store design for a unique shopping experience.
3. Patented Technology - With more than 150 patents related to hands-free shoe technology, there is an opportunity for companies to innovate and create new technology for the footwear industry.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - The hands-free footwear trend indicates a need for footwear companies to innovate and create shoes that save consumers time and effort when putting on shoes.
2. Retail - The hands-free footwear store is an example of how retailers can create unique shopping experiences that incorporate innovative technology.
3. Technology - The patented hands-free shoe technology presents an opportunity for technology companies to partner with footwear companies to innovate and create new products.