# Motion Sensor-Integrated Smart Shoes Asics Showed Off a Smart Shoe Prototype at CES 2020 By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-01-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shoe1 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/09/this-is-not-asics-new-smart-shoe/) & [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/asics-opens-doors-to-innovation-labs-at-ces-2020-300983086.html) Asics revealed anew smart shoe prototype at CES 2020, which was created in collaboration with No New Folk, which is a company that specializes in sensor technology. The company stated that the current model is just a prototype and designs may change in the future. [Asics'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelflexkee-20) new smart shoe uses much of the same technology as the shoe models that No New Folk previously developed, including the Orphe Track. The Orphe Track as a total of six sensors, which are able to provide owners with information regarding foot position during impact, as well as [ankle rotation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-mobility-device), stride length and more. This information can then be used by the owner to fix, or optimize, their running form. Image Credit: Asics ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Footwear:** Opportunity to develop innovative shoes integrated with motion sensors for enhanced performance and user feedback. - **Sensor Technology:** Disruptive innovation potential in sensor technology for tracking and analyzing foot position, ankle rotation, and stride length. - **Personalized Fitness:** Trend towards personalized fitness and training using data from smart shoes to optimize running form and improve performance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods industry can explore integrating sensor technology into footwear to offer innovative products for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. - **Wearable Technology:** Opportunity for wearable tech industry to develop motion-sensor integrated footwear for various applications like fitness tracking and injury prevention. - **Health and Wellness:** Health and wellness industry can leverage smart shoes with sensor technology to offer personalized fitness solutions and improve overall well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-personalization-studio.md) - [RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banbroken-artdesign-sport-shoes.md) - [3D-Printed Smart Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-customized-insoles.md) - [Science-Backed Technical Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelflexkee-20.md) - [Automotive-Collaborative Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelsonoma-1550-2.md) - [Sensory Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-001-1.md) - [Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-shortcut-sneaker.md) - [Mind-Activating Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Mind-001-And-002.md) - [Robotic Brace Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify.md)