# Video Game-Enhancing Sneakers The Vixole Matrix Shoes Vibrate When the Wearer is near Pokémon By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vixole-matrix References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/178192-these-pokemon-go-shoes-vibrate-when-a-pokemon-is-nearby) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/vixole/) For those who are looking for a faster way to become a Pokémon Master, the high-tech Vixole Matrix shoes may be the perfect way to catch em' all. Vixole Matrix is a pair of sneakers designed to work with VR and AR applications such as the immensely popular mobile game Pokémon GO. The shoes feature a futuristic design and a thin LED display that interacts directly with the user's smartphone. By working in conjunction with Google Maps, the shoes will provide the user with directions to the nearest Pokémon. When the user is close to a Pokémon character, the shoes will begin vibrating and light up with different designs programmed by the user. While the shoes will not be available until the launch of the company's Kickstarter campaign in September, the vibrating footwear gives Pokémon GO-enthusiasts a new way to experience the game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Augmented Reality Apparel:** Opportunities exist to develop augmented reality apparel that interacts with popular games like Pokémon Go or other AR applications. - **Mobile Game Accessories:** There is a growing market for innovative accessories that enhance user experience in popular mobile games like Pokémon Go. - **Connected Footwear:** There is an opportunity to create footwear that connects with technology such as smartphones to provide users with customized experiences for gaming or other applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can explore developing connected footwear that interacts with technology such as smartphones. - **Gaming Accessories and Hardware:** A new market exists for innovative accessories and hardware that enhance user experience in popular mobile games like Pokémon Go. - **Augmented Reality Software and Hardware:** The growing popularity of augmented reality games like Pokémon Go presents opportunities for software and hardware development companies to explore new and innovative applications to enhance user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game Console Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-snes.md) - [Vibrant Anime-Themed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-x-pokmon.md) - [Mind-Activating Performance Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Mind-001-And-002.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) - [Haptic VR Walking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekto-one-boots.md) - [Robotic Brace Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify.md) - [In-Game Digital Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-and-fortnite.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Comfort Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-and-pokmon.md)