Xiaomi Sneakers

Together with the sports shoemaker Li-Ning, they decided to create a new generation of sneakers - Li-ning Smart.

The full name sounds like Xiaomi Smart Running Shoes, that is, smart running sneakers. Let's try to figure out the details.

Very comfortable high-quality sports shoes from a Chinese manufacturer of a huge variety of sporting goods.

The company was founded in the late eighties of the last century by a famous Chinese gymnast - champion and medalist. Having retired from the big sport, Mr. Li Ning understood what the professionals lacked and decided to actively engage in the creation of the missing component.

1. Xiaomi Smart Running Shoes are made from high quality synthetic material that is breathable, water repellent and does not have any side odors.
2. Comfortable elastic outsole, which is made of special foam as a single whole, does not slip, does not wear, has excellent shock absorption.
3. All joints are carefully sealed, it seems that the sneakers are a monolithic structure. No glue drops, thread remnants, etc. appear anywhere.
4. A sock is a soft mesh that allows air to pass through, but does not allow moisture and dust to pass through.
5. Bright colors are pleasing to the eye, uplifting and sometimes just help out. Due to such a variety of palettes, you can choose your sneakers for any type and color of clothing.
6. High-tech liner, because of which, in fact, the model is called unique.

At the same time, there are two models of these sneakers on the sports goods market. Conventionally, they can be called "heavy" and "light."

They are made of exactly the same materials, but the second is intended, rather, for physical exertion in the positive temperature on the street or in the hall.

Further the most interesting begins: installation of the application and process of operation.

A chip is a motion sensor that counts steps. It already has a built-in battery, which unfortunately cannot be charged yet. In a sense, this is a one-time module designed for a specific time of operation.

For the correct functioning of the smart part of the Li-Ning sneakers, you need to download and install on your smartphone a special application - Mi Fit. The next step will be scanning the QR-code by the smartphone from the chip itself.

Thus, the app automatically sets the message between your smart device and Xiaomi Smart Running Shoes.

We put the chip in the shoe. Next, the application offers to calibrate: five minutes to stand in place, shod in sneakers, while all the parameters are synchronized. And even if you haven't connected your sneakers with a smartphone yet, the device inside the right boot will still count everything.

After a week or two, you can already refer to the specified application, and all information for the past period will already be in it.

Smart sneakers perform the following important functions:

• count the steps (classic pedometer);

• measure the distance traveled;

• determine the speed of your movement;

• they will tell you how many steps you take during a run or race walk.

The errors of these measurements, of course, occur, but they do not exceed 5%, which already deserves respect.

These indicators will serve for further calculations and calculations.

Another nice advantage is the possibility of setting your personal plans: what exactly do you want to achieve through the use of smart sneakers: control of physical activity, weight reduction, setting your own record in steps / kilometers / speed.

At the same time, it is possible to establish a timeline for achieving these results (if we are talking about losing weight).

The pause function is very convenient when, in the process of running, you suddenly made a stop. The application automatically goes into standby mode.

Regarding the positive and negative reviews about this model, we can say that the combination of advantages refers to the Li-Ning sneakers themselves, and the minuses are increasingly putting up software from Xiaomi. Let's try to figure it out.

• comfortable fit;

• Colour;

• sole;

• non-staining synthetic upper;

• pleasant price, which can not keep up with the world leaders in the production of sports shoes;

• versatility. Despite the fact that sneakers are named manufacturers running, the smart component considers their steps, downtime, speed, etc., as already mentioned. The most important thing that users note is that it is possible to replace different gadgets and applications with one chip, the jumble of which is not always good.

• not exact matching sizes. Of course, a greater number of respondents are satisfied with the size that they have acquired, but there are some exceptions;

• the application does not always connect on time with sneakers;

• official app - mainly in English. Russian can only be found in broken versions;

• Chip can not be charged. Now this is a bit like an advertising move. If you have “run out” sneakers “brains”, please buy a new pair

Good or bad, we will judge after many years, when it will be compared with.

Now, despite all the technology and the computerization of society, there are a lot of gaps and white spots in the process. It will take years, maybe decades, before really smart sneakers will be provided with everything necessary for a full-fledged physical exercise and its control.