Xiaomi Sneakers

Together with the sports shoe company Li-Ning, they decided to create a new generation of running shoes - the Li-ning Smart.

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

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

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

1. Xiaomi Smart Running Shoes are made of high quality synthetic material that is breathable, water-repellent and free of any side odors.
2. A comfortable elastic sole, which is made of special foam as a single piece, does not slip, does not wear off, and has excellent shock absorption.
3. All joints are neatly sealed, giving the impression that the sneaker is a monolithic construction. Drops of glue, thread residues and so on do not appear anywhere.
4. The 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 palette, you can choose sneakers for any type and color of clothing.
6. A high-tech insert, because of which, in fact, the model is called unique.

That being said, there are two models of these sneakers on the sporting goods market. Conditionally 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 freezing temperatures outside or in the gym.

Then the fun begins: the installation of the application and the process of operation itself.

The 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 operating time.

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

In this way, the app automatically establishes a message between your smart device and Xiaomi Smart Running Shoes.

We insert the chip into the sneaker. Next, the application offers to calibrate: stand in place for five minutes, shod in sneakers, while all the parameters are synchronized. And even if you haven't paired your sneakers with your 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 the information for the past period will already be in it.

Smart sneakers fulfill the following important functions:

• count steps (classic pedometer);

• measure the distance traveled;

• determine the speed of your movement;

• will tell you how many steps you take while jogging or walking.

Measurement data errors, of course, do occur, but they amount to no more than 5%, which already deserves respect.

It is these indicators that will serve for further calculations and calculations.

Another pleasant plus is the ability to set your personal plans: what exactly do you want to achieve by using smart sneakers: control of physical activity, weight loss, setting your own record in steps / kilometers / speed.

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

The pause function is very handy when you suddenly stop while jogging. The app automatically goes into standby mode.

As for the positive and negative reviews about this model, we can say that the combination of the pluses belongs to the Li-Ning sneakers themselves, and the minuses are increasingly exposed to the software from Xiaomi. Let's try to figure it out.

• comfortable fit;

• Colour;

• sole;

• non-marking synthetic upper;

• a pleasant price that cannot keep up with the world leaders in the production of sports shoes;

• versatility. Despite the fact that the sneakers are called by the manufacturers as running shoes, the clever component of them counts steps, downtime, speed, and so on, as already mentioned. The most important thing that users note is the ability to replace different gadgets and applications with one chip, the pile of which is not always pleasing.

• not exact match of sizes. Of course, more respondents are satisfied with the size they purchased, but there are some exceptions;

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

• the official app is predominantly in English. Russian can only be found in broken versions;

• the chip cannot be charged.Now it looks a bit like a publicity stunt. If you "run out" of "brains" of sneakers, please, buy a new pair

Good or bad, we will judge after many years when there will be something to compare with.

Now, despite all the technology and computerization of society, there are a lot of gaps and white spots in this process. It will take years, maybe decades, before truly smart sneakers are equipped with everything you need to fully exercise and control it.