EasyJet smart shoes help wearers to explore new cities
EasyJet is developing a pair of internet connected shoes, designed to guide sightseers as they walk around a city. The trainers will vibrate underneath the left or right foot, indicating which way the wearer needs to turn, freeing them to look at the sights around them and not be constantly looking down at their phone. The shoes will buzz on arrival at the destination; a double buzz indicates a wrong turn. The footwear is connected to Google Maps via Bluetooth and uses EasyJet's app. The idea has been tested in Barcelona, which has resulted in a case study, but EasyJet has not given an indication of when the trainers will be available.

Imagine if you could explore Europe's greatest cities without having to constantly look down at your phone to make sure you're on course to your next destination.

U.K.-based regional airline easyJet is trying to solve that problem, at least in theory, with a new pair of internet-connected sneakers that signal to wearers when to turn left or right by vibrating underneath the respective foot. This way, sightseers' heads can stay up, taking in the surroundings while they walk, without losing their way.

The shoes buzz twice to indicate a wrong turn, thanks to a connection to Google Maps via Bluetooth, and easyJet's proprietary app.