# Navigational Shoe Inserts These Lechal Vibrating Navigation Shoes Insoles Offer Haptic Feedback By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoes-insole References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/gear/gadgets/lechal-vibrating-navigation-insoles.asp) & [amzn](http://www.amzn.com/B01GFWQQGS/?tag=duiwath-20) The Lechal vibrating navigational shoes insoles are a new piece of equipment from the brand that will offer users the ability to find their way around a city or location without having to rely on their natural sense of direction. The Lechal shoe inserts work by enabling users to input a destination through the accompanying smartphone app before heading out. The insoles will then provide [vibrational feedback](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynerva-leia-sock) on various portions of the insole in order to let you know which direction you should be heading. The Lechal shoes insoles have a battery pack within that will last for up to 15-days and offer additional features in addition to the [navigational capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navigation-system). This includes the ability to track the [number of steps taken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-my-skechers), the amount of calories burnt and the distance traveled. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 88% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Shoe Technology:** Opportunity to develop innovative footwear that integrates navigation capabilities and health tracking features. - **Haptic Feedback Devices:** Potential for creating products that provide sensory feedback through vibrations, enhancing user experiences and interaction. - **Connected Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to connect footwear with smartphones for seamless navigation and fitness tracking. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Potential for footwear manufacturers to incorporate smart technology into their product lines, offering enhanced functionality and features. - **Wearable Technology:** Opportunity for wearable tech companies to expand their product offerings by incorporating haptic feedback devices into various wearable devices. - **Health and Fitness:** Disruption opportunity for health and fitness industry to leverage connected footwear technology to provide personalized tracking and navigation solutions to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haptic Navigation Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-navigation-wristband.md) - [Neck-Worn Navigational Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loovic.md) - [3D-Printed Smart Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-customized-insoles.md) - [Shoe Mileage Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoes-lifespan.md) - [Smart Posture Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esteps-health.md) - [Customizable Shoe Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecodasher-insole.md) - [Robotic Brace Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify.md) - [Mind-Activating Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Mind-001-And-002.md) - [Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-shortcut-sneaker.md)