Don’t get worried-sick. Let these “Big brother” shoes watch over your kids

Coming in the wake of numerous children abductions and wayward kids, we may have finally found a solution. Though not entirely foolproof, it really does have a high success rate. Inspired by an engineer’s personal experience, Isaac Daniels designed the line of sneakers that comes fitted with a 2 x 3 Inch Global Positioning System (GPS) chip. Luckily for him, his kid was safe, but the incident spurred him to develop this remarkable device.

The wearer of the shoes unknowingly activates the GPS device, which will then transmit location information for as the long as the battery remains active. At the moment, there are some accuracy issues since the GPS device taps into very few satellite systems. However, the technology is improving rapidly. A fair amount of information can be transmitted from enclosed areas, though a clear view of the sky is required for optimal performance. An SMS alert message is sent to your phone when the GPS signal is lost.

The charge on the shoes is capable of lasting several days. They come in six different designs and closely resemble running shoes. Plans are underway to introduce the same in military boots. It is expected that the shoes will be of great assistance when tracking movement and location. That may include curbing lies from errant kids. Who knows, maybe even those cheating spouses claiming to be working late or are out of town on business trips. If you can get your kids to wear these kicks, you need not worry should they outgrow them. The chip can be embedded in larger shoes that are compatible with the device.

Unfortunately, here comes the challenge. You can expect plenty of stiff resistance from your fashion-conscious kids. As for your spouse, better not make it seem too obvious. Moreover, the shoes have a limited production and are pricey, ranging from $325 to $350.