# Microcomputer-Equipped High-Tech Running Shoes ASICS is Releasing Its Orphe Running Shoe By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-07-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-running-shoes References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/7/asics-evoride-orphe-smart-running-shoe-release-date-info) & [makuake](https://www.makuake.com/project/evoride-orphe) At CES 2020, [ASICS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaspeed-paris) offered a pair of high-tech running shoes with a specialized smart sensor from No New Fol Studios for preview. Now, the company is announcing that the footwear model—which excites athletes for its high-performance promises—is available for pre-order on the Japanese crowdfunding site Makuake. Its retail price is set to be approximately $323 USD. The model is also available without the microcomputer for about $107 USD. The high-tech running shoes are dubbed the 'Evoride Orphe.' A microcomputer has been inserted into its midsole. Thans to this innovation, the footwear model can offer a "six-axis motion sensor that also measures barometric pressure and vibration." The data is fed into a mobile application that processes it and "offers feedback on [gait and suggests training programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-001-1) to try." Image Credit: ASICS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-tech Running Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced sensors and data processing capabilities to enhance athletic performance. - **Microcomputers in Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate microcomputers into different types of footwear to provide personalized feedback and enhance user experience. - **Smart Sensors for Athletes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart sensors that capture data on motion, barometric pressure, and vibration to optimize athletic training and performance. ### Where This Applies - **Sports and Fitness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and sports to create cutting-edge athletic products and services. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of integrating technology into wearable accessories to improve user experience and provide valuable data insights. - **Mobile Applications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile applications that analyze sensor data and provide personalized recommendations for athletic training and performance improvement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shoe-Shaped PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-x.md) - [RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banbroken-artdesign-sport-shoes.md) - [Agile Elite Runner Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-running-cloudultra.md) - [Elevated Performance Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaspeed-paris.md) - [Mind-Activating Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Mind-001-And-002.md) - [Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-personalization-studio.md) - [Sleek Collaborative Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-gelteremoa.md) - [Stylish Technical Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-wins-add-up.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md)