# Connected Smart Shoes The Digitsole Smartshoe at CES 2016 is Designed for Men and Women Alike By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitsole-smartshoe References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/digitsole-smartshoe-hands-on/41152/) & [digitsole](http://digitsole.com/) The smart product market is expanding in new and innovative ways every day, and the Digitsole Smartshoe is a clear example of this. Offering wearers the ability to control the tightness, warmth level and lights on the shoe via their smartphone, the Digitsole Smartshoe includes models such as the Harrison Warm Sneaker and Scarlett Warm Pumps. Aside from offering wireless connectivity for functionality, the smart shoes also charge without wires via the charging pads that come bundled. Naturally, the Digitsole Smartshoe is able to count steps taken and distance traveled, which is purported to be much more accurate than a tracker placed on the wrist or waist. While the smart shoe design offers continuous usage for several days, the power level goes down if the heating function is utilized. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Product Market Expansion:** The expanding smart product market provides opportunities for innovative and convenient footwear designs like the Digitsole Smartshoe. - **Wireless Connectivity and Controls:** Wireless connectivity and smartphone controls in shoes present disruptive innovation opportunities for footwear brands. - **Enhanced Fitness Tracking:** Incorporating accurate step counting and distance tracking capabilities in smart shoes offers disruptive potential for the fitness industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore the incorporation of smart technology to create connected and customizable shoes. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has potential for growth in the smart footwear market with innovative wireless charging and control features. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The fitness and wellness industry can benefit from the use of smart shoes, offering more accurate fitness tracking and personalized features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banbroken-artdesign-sport-shoes.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md) - [Advanced Robotic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-x.md) - [Hygienic Shoe Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-styler-shoecare-and-shoecase.md) - [Mind-Activating Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Mind-001-And-002.md) - [Digital-World-Based Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepn-go-x-adidas-ultraboost.md) - [Robotic Brace Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [3D-Printed Smart Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-customized-insoles.md)