<![CDATA[Gizmodo: electric kicks]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: electric kicks]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/electrickicks http://gizmodo.com/tag/electrickicks <![CDATA[iShoes v2 Announced, Redesigned and Priced]]> It was just last week we told you about the original iShoes, and now the company has already rolled out the next generation of the electric-powered self-propelled footwear. The company is telling us more specs will be forthcoming tomorrow, but so far, version 2 looks like a radical redesign compared to its predecessor. Gone are those 4-inch "all-terrain" wheels, replaced by wheels that are more like the size of roller skates, and now instead of the four-wheel arrangement, it's a triangular setup. Still, the drive wheel contains a wired controller. More new info includes pricing: $399 for the small size, fitting shoe sizes 4 to 7, and $499 for the large size, accommodating shoe sizes 8 to 14. We're hoping this new version goes faster—version 1.0 could only get up to 15MPH. [iShoes]

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<![CDATA[iShoes, Movin' and Groovin' at 15MPH]]> Why roll around on a Ferrari Segway looking like a dork when you can look like a dork rolling around on these electric iShoes at 15mph? At least you'll be able to wear your own kicks when you strap into these things, which fit men's shoe sizes 8 to 12 and women's sizes 7 to 10. Get these babies up to speed and you might just want to sing the body electric.


Created by Minnesota inventor Ilya Kaganovich, the total weight of both shoes is 16 pounds, and they have a range of five to seven miles on a charge (as long as you're not going uphill). The 4-inch wheels are supposed to give you high-speed stability, but it still looks like that control cable with its hand brake might have quite a learning curve. Wear knee pads and a helmet, and make sure your insurance is all paid up. Looks like fun, though. There's no word on pricing or availability just yet. [iShoes]

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