# Satellite Monitoring in Your Footwear By Juan Carlos Bonilla | Published 2007-02-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-monitoring-in-your-footwear References: [isaacdaniel](http://www.isaacdaniel.com/fele.htm) The new Isaac Daniel Fele is a shoe that includes [satellite tracking (via GPS)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astron-gps-solar) as well as a [heart monitor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband). You can use the shoes to track yourself or even your children in an emergency, monitor your run, or maybe just find out who stole your shoes. Alternatively, you could just buy a pair of cheap shoes and try not to get lost. **Implications** - The Isaac Daniel Fele shoes called 'Compass' are like having compasses attached to your feet. Mr. Isaac Daniel created the interesting shoes that were made for everybody including police officers, hikers and people in the military. The shoe is great for those with Alzheimer's or children who tend to wander off. If a child wearing the shoes has been kidnapped, they could be located within seconds because of the [built-in GPS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellai-pet-tracker). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Satellite-enabled Footwear:** There is an opportunity for footwear companies to incorporate satellite tracking technologies, such as GPS, into their products. - **Wearable Health Monitoring:** There is a trend towards incorporating health monitoring features into wearable technology, such as heart rate monitors in shoes. - **Emergency Tracking Devices:** There is a growing need for emergency tracking devices that can locate individuals in real-time, especially for individuals with Alzheimer's or young children who may wander off. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Footwear companies have an opportunity to disrupt the industry by incorporating satellite tracking and health monitoring features into their products. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry is poised for disruption by incorporating health monitoring and emergency tracking features into their devices. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from wearable technology that incorporates health monitoring features and emergency tracking for patients with Alzheimer's and other conditions that pose a risk for wandering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tracker-Friendly Kids Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-kids-find-my-skechers.md) - [Shoe Mileage Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoes-lifespan.md) - [Tracker-Concealing Shoe Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speck-tagimals-shoe-carriers.md) - [RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banbroken-artdesign-sport-shoes.md) - [Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-shortcut-sneaker.md) - [Location-Tracking Safety Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-protect-gps-tracker.md) - [3D-Printed Smart Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-customized-insoles.md) - [All-in-One GPS Guide Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-gps-guide.md) - [Low-Cost Card-Style Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-tracker-card.md)