Oct 26 2007iShoes Are Ridiculous(ly Freaking Dorky)
Well apparently it's "Incredibly Stupid Ways To Get Around" day here at Geekologie, and what better to celebrate than to show off these fancy iShoes (yes, they actually named them f'ing iShoes). They're basically electric roller-skates. Okay, it's actually one electric roller-skate (with brake) and one un-electric roller-skate (without break). Which seems like an interesting design. They can go 15 MPH and are one size fits most (men's 8-12, women's 7-10). They can go about 7 miles on a charge and weight 16 lbs for the two (which is probably a 14 lb right skate and 2 lb left skate). As if all this awesomeness wasn't enough for you to rush out and get some, they also make you look like the stupidest ass-clown to ever hit the streets. I actually wanted to get a pair, but my penis said if I did we could forget about ever making love to a woman. And I just can't take any chances.
Video proof of how cool you look with them after the jump.
iShoes, Movin' and Groovin' at 15MPH [gizmodo]
Reader Comments
1. tecwzrd - October 26, 2007 1:45 PM
Yet another way to get hurt and waste money. The whole one wheel concept is what really makes it look stupid IMO
2. 2nd Assholes - October 26, 2007 2:16 PM
2nd you stupid fucking assholes
3. flareback - October 26, 2007 2:18 PM
this is slightly better than a segway but only because noone would even consider buying these.
4. mr. scruff - October 26, 2007 3:02 PM
you know....we almost got rid of roller skates in the early 90s, and all the rinks were closing down and turning into warehouses...but THIS! WHY!? OH...THE HUMANITY!
5. Ben Hur - October 26, 2007 3:08 PM
That's bullshit.
I wear a 14.
6. Amber - October 26, 2007 3:32 PM
My God. I might buy some of these for my grandma.
7. Grace - October 26, 2007 3:32 PM
Shit, now are they going to have the iRack shelf set and the iRan tennis shoe? It's like every new concept is stolen from an old Mad TV or SNL sketch.
8. ladyface - October 26, 2007 4:06 PM
wtf? why arent they eShoes. for electronic. stupid.
9. mactank - October 27, 2007 12:47 AM
lol funny....
http://www.mactanque.com
10. guate6 - October 28, 2007 7:49 PM
In the videos, it looks like he's doing 7mph tops. What if there's a curb or grass or uneven pavement/sidewalk? YOU FALL. I've been roller blading for years and know that something that'd have a combined weight of 16 lbs is definitely not practical. That aside, one does look stupid with these I-shoes. Oh and good reference #7.
11. thecatspajamas - October 29, 2007 4:20 AM
"(yes, they actually named then f'ing iShoes)." I'm guessing you spelled "them" wrong?
12. boredom - October 29, 2007 1:20 PM
I think the shoes need a little speaker on them that plays that retarded song from the vid while you're riding them. Because then and only then would you be the ultimate in retarded coolness
13. Freee Pron - October 29, 2007 2:32 PM
"but my penis said if I did we could forget about ever making love to a woman. " LOLOLOL!!! Nice line