# Health-Tracking Shoe Pads This Compact Smart Sole Features Motion Sensors to Monitor Steps By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-09-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-sole References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/09/04/digitsole/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [digitsole](http://www.digitsole.com/functions) This smart sole tracks a user's health stats to promote a healthier lifestyle. While accessories like the [Fitbit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charge-5) and [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korehealth-korescale) Watch already do similar things, the company behind the 'Digitsole' claims that this device executes health tracking much more efficiently and effectively. Digitsole is a sole for your shoe that [tracks your activity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airjump) to the most accurate degree on the market. The device features motion sensors that monitor your steps, distance travelled and calories burned. The smart sole comes with a padded heel featuring most of the technology and a slightly cushioned area for the toes. The arch of the shoe features a micro USB input for charging and the device connects via Bluetooth. The device is compatible with iOS or Android devices, using an app that keeps track of the user's stats. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Efficient Health Tracking:** Digitsole offers a more efficient and effective way to track health stats compared to existing accessories like Fitbit and Apple Watch. - **Accurate Activity Monitoring:** The motion sensors in Digitsole provide the most accurate degree of tracking steps, distance, and calories burned. - **Smart Shoe Technology:** Digitsole represents a disruptive innovation in the field of smart shoe technology, offering health tracking capabilities in a compact sole. ### Where This Applies - **Wearable Tech:** Digitsole's smart sole is a prime example of innovation in the wearable technology industry, specifically in the health tracking segment. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The health tracking capabilities of Digitsole make it a valuable tool for the fitness and wellness industry, offering accurate monitoring for users' activity levels and promoting a healthier lifestyle. - **Mobile App Development:** The app compatibility of Digitsole creates opportunities for the mobile app development industry to create innovative and user-friendly platforms for tracking health stats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Posture Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esteps-health.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) - [Intuitive Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-smart-ring.md) - [Portable Health Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitrus-plus-30.md) - [Sleep-Monitoring Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isleepad.md) - [Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-shortcut-sneaker.md) - [Stride-Assisting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolve-mvmt.md) - [Customizable Shoe Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecodasher-insole.md)