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Smart shoes.
Safer steps.

SurShoe brings terrain scanning, motion sensing, pressure mapping and gentle in-shoe feedback together in one everyday walking shoe-designed to help people move with greater awareness without looking or feeling clinical.

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No payment today Permission-based data sharing Designed for daily wear
SurShoe smart mobility shoe with terrain sensor, breathable mesh upper, padded collar, shock absorbing midsole and anti-slip outsole
Real-time cue Haptic Discreet vibration in the shoe
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Walk scoreGoodBalanced gait
Privacy by designYou control who sees your data
Real-time feedbackCues happen while you are walking
Everyday comfortBuilt into a familiar walking shoe
Low-power designUp to seven days typical use goal
Why SurShoe exists

Confidence should not shrink with every uncertain step.

SurShoe began with a simple design question: could a walking shoe notice the early signs of a risky step and provide a private, immediate cue-without making the wearer feel monitored or medicalised?

The result is a smart mobility platform hidden inside a comfortable shoe. It is designed to support independent living, rehabilitation and informed conversations with family or care professionals, while keeping the wearer in control.

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Quiet technology

Sensors and feedback are integrated into the sole so the shoe still looks and feels like an everyday trainer.

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Useful in the moment

Gentle haptic cues are designed to prompt attention to foot clearance or balance while walking-not hours later.

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Trends, not surveillance

The app focuses on understandable mobility trends. Sharing is optional and permission based.

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Built for dignity

Every decision starts with comfort, discretion and the person wearing the shoe-not the dashboard.

How it works

A continuous loop from movement to meaningful feedback.

SurShoe combines a front terrain scanner, six-axis motion sensing, pressure zones, low-energy Bluetooth and haptic motors to recognise how the foot is moving-and what lies ahead-then respond discreetly.

1. Sense movement

The terrain scanner watches the ground ahead while pressure zones and the IMU capture timing, impact, foot lift and left-to-right symmetry.

2. Understand the step

On-shoe processing compares the movement with the wearer’s recent walking pattern.

3. Cue discreetly

A short vibration can draw attention to low foot clearance or unstable movement without a loud alarm.

4. Show useful trends

The mobile app translates gait signals into clear scores and changes over time.

Diagram showing the SurShoe terrain scanner, IMU sensor, pressure sensors, vibration motors, Bluetooth connection and companion mobile app
Sensor + feedback systemMotion, pressure, haptics and BLE
Designed around real needs

Technology that earns its place in the shoe.

Each feature is there to make walking easier to understand, safer to practise and simpler to discuss with the people you trust.

Terrain & foot-clearance awareness

A front terrain scanner watches the ground ahead while gait sensing tracks whether the foot is lifting adequately through the swing phase-and can provide a gentle prompt when risk patterns appear.

Discreet haptic cues

Vibration zones in the sole deliver immediate feedback without drawing attention from other people nearby.

Balance and symmetry

Compares pressure timing and loading across the pair to reveal changes in stability or left-to-right gait symmetry.

Fall-event awareness

Combines sudden motion, orientation change and impact signals to flag a possible fall event for review in the app.

Progress over time

Simple summaries make it easier to see whether walking confidence, activity and symmetry are improving or changing.

Controlled sharing

The wearer decides whether mobility summaries are private, shared with family, or made available to a clinician or care team.

Cutaway view of the SurShoe shoe showing the terrain sensor, conductive midsole ribbons, heel electronics module, battery and wireless charging coil
Inside SurShoe

Engineered as a shoe first.

The electronics are distributed through the sole to protect comfort and keep the heel from becoming bulky. A sealed heel module houses the battery and logic board, while a front terrain sensor watches the path ahead.

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Terrain scannerFront toe sensor scans the ground ahead for obstacles and surface changes.
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Conductive midsole ribbonsFlexible copper pathways carry pressure, motion and haptic signals through the sole.
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Heel electronics moduleSealed tray with main logic board, sub-board, haptic motor and Li-Po battery.
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Wireless inductive chargingCoil-based charging under the heel-no exposed ports, splash resistant by design.
Built for real life

Support that goes where the wearer goes.

From a morning walk to a rehabilitation session, SurShoe is designed to fit into normal routines rather than create a new one.

Independent living

Everyday walking confidence

Gentle cues can help the wearer stay aware of foot lift and balance while moving through familiar places.

Rehabilitation

Measurable practice between sessions

Mobility trends can help the wearer and clinician discuss progress using more than memory alone.

Family and care teams

Share only what helps

Optional summaries can keep trusted people informed without turning everyday walking into constant surveillance.

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Today

Your walk

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Good balance

Your movement is consistent today.

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Step heightWithin your normal range
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StabilitySteady over the last 7 days
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Gait symmetryLeft / right timing
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Activity3,642 steps today
+8%
🔒 Your data is private. Sharing is off until you choose a trusted contact.
The SurShoe app

Clear enough to use. Detailed enough to matter.

The companion app turns complex sensor signals into a small set of understandable indicators, with deeper trends available when they are useful.

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One daily walk score

See a simple summary of step height, stability, symmetry and activity.

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Personal baseline

SurShoe focuses on changes from the wearer’s own recent pattern rather than a generic “perfect” gait.

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Consent-first sharing

Invite or remove trusted contacts at any time. The wearer remains the account owner.

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iOS and Android

Designed for current smartphones with Bluetooth Low Energy support.

One platform, four finishes

Looks like a shoe you chose-not a device you were given.

A rugged breathable mesh upper, secure padded collar, layered shock-absorbing midsole, anti-slip outsole and front terrain scanner are paired with subtle colour accents.

SurShoe shoe in All Black colourway
All BlackQuiet, versatile and discreet.
SurShoe shoe in Navy Blue colourway
Navy BlueDeep blue with a restrained finish.
SurShoe shoe in Charcoal Grey colourway
Charcoal GreySoft contrast for everyday wear.
SurShoe shoe in Sand Beige colourway
Sand BeigeWarm neutral with a lighter profile.
Product specification

Practical details, clearly stated.

Current design targets for the SurShoe pilot product. Final production specifications may change after wearer testing and certification.

WeightApproximately 320g per shoe, US size 9
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.2 Low Energy
SensingFront terrain scanner + six-axis IMU + heel, arch and forefoot pressure zones
FeedbackTargeted in-sole vibration motors
BatteryRechargeable 3.7V 500mAh Li-Po
Typical use goalUp to 7 days between charges
ChargingWireless inductive charging under the heel, approximately 1.5–2 hours
Water resistance goalIPX5 splash resistance
Operating temperature0°C to 40°C
SizesUS 6–13, subject to pilot availability
App supportiOS and Android
The complete product blueprint

One shoe, mapped from heel to toe.

Explore the current concept board covering the sensor system, sole layout, charging module, dimensions, features, specifications and colour options.

Complete SurShoe smart mobility shoe product blueprint
Early access registrations open Availability

Be among the first to test SurShoe.

We are preparing controlled wearer pilots and product evaluations. Registering does not require payment and does not create an obligation to purchase.

Priority is intended for individuals, families, rehabilitation providers, aged-care organisations and research partners who can provide structured feedback.

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Frequently asked questions

What to know before joining.

SurShoe is a product concept under development. These answers distinguish current design intent from capabilities that still require testing and validation.

Is SurShoe a medical device?

Not currently. SurShoe is presented as a mobility-support product concept and has not been represented here as a clinically validated or regulator-approved medical device. Regulatory classification will depend on final claims, intended use and market.

Does it prevent falls?

No product can guarantee fall prevention. SurShoe is designed to provide awareness cues and mobility insights that may support safer walking habits. Anyone with an immediate or significant fall risk should seek qualified clinical advice.

Will the vibration be noticeable to other people?

The design goal is a discreet cue that the wearer can feel through the sole without producing an audible alert. Intensity would be adjustable during setup.

Can family members see the wearer’s data?

Only when the wearer chooses to share it. The intended account model keeps the wearer in control of invitations, permissions and removal of access.

Can I use the shoes without a phone?

The intended design allows sensing and haptic feedback to continue without keeping the phone in hand. A compatible phone is needed for setup, software updates and viewing trends.

When can I buy a pair?

Early access registrations are open, but retail availability has not been announced. People on the priority list will receive pilot and launch updates before public release.

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Tell us whether you are interested as a wearer, family member, clinician, care provider or research partner. Submitting opens your email app with the details prepared.

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