# Pedometer-Integrated Sneakers TRAQ by Alegria Uses a Built-In Chip to Keep Track of Steps Taken By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-10-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traq-by-alegria References: [triblive](https://triblive.com/news/healthnow/14228409-74/embedded-pedometer-automatically-counts-steps-in-these-smart-shoes) & [traqshoes](https://www.traqshoes.com/line_sheets/) While there are plenty of [pedometer apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepup), smartphones that come with step-tracking tools and [wearable devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airjump) that offer similar features, TRAQ by Alegria sets itself apart as a smart shoe technology featuring a built-in pedometer. The footwear design has a built-in Bluetooth pedometer that is embedded within the sole, which means that the chip never has to be charged and is made to last about three years. To make the most of TRAQ by Alegria, users are able to download the [companion app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkable) and begin walking, as the shoes keep tabs on every step taken. There are five footwear styles available that feature the TRAQ by Alegria technology, including options with leather and knit exteriors in a range of styles, colors and patterns, some of which take the form of slip-on styles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Shoe Technology:** Opportunity for developing and improving smart shoes with built-in pedometers. - **Bluetooth Pedometers:** Opportunity to create wearable devices with embedded Bluetooth pedometers for accurate step tracking. - **Companion App Integration:** Opportunity for developing companion apps that sync with smart shoes to provide detailed step tracking and analysis. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to integrate pedometer technology into traditional footwear designs. - **Wearable Technology:** Opportunity for creating new wearables by combining footwear and step-tracking technologies. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunity for app developers to create companion apps for seamless integration with smart shoes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banbroken-artdesign-sport-shoes.md) - [Discreet Tracking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-my-skechers.md) - [Tracker-Friendly Kids Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-kids-find-my-skechers.md) - [Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-shortcut-sneaker.md) - [AI-Powered Shoe Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aetrex.md) - [Smart Posture Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esteps-health.md) - [Tracker-Concealing Shoe Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speck-tagimals-shoe-carriers.md) - [Robotic Brace Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify.md) - [Stride-Assisting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolve-mvmt.md)