DropLabs’ pulsating bluetooth shoes are available in a new color

DropLabs has a new and improved version of its Bluetooth shoes that rumble your feet with bass, which isn’t just a product out there, but they’re apparently popular enough to warrant a second-gen model.

They’re now available in a ‘triple black’ color variant, support dynamic content adjustment, and offer an in-app LED color wheel to let you control the lighting on the back of each shoe ( you know, so people can really tell you are wearing smart shoes). The company also promises “Easter eggs” that it doesn’t even spoil in its press release.

The shoes are generally fair outside of our coverage area, but it’s not just any shoes. The DropLaps shoes, originally launched last year, can connect to your phone via bluetooth to deliver vibration synced to music or whatever content you enjoy, like a movie or game. Not sure if it really amplifies the feeling of presence like you are at a concert or a theater because i haven’t tried them, but i am already alone.

The $ 299 EP 01 was previously only sold in what the company calls a “classic” color variant, which was all black apart from a small white horizontal stripe separating the fabric from the sole. It’s not the most fashionable, depending on who you ask. In contrast, the new black color announced today could certainly help them pass for everyday footwear.

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These shoes have technical specifications. Each shoe has up to six hours of battery life and the included charger attaches magnetically to the back for recharging. DropLabs offers iOS and Android apps that let you toggle the bass intensity. The shoes can also be put into “ultra low latency” mode for gaming. Inside the box, DropLabs includes a cable splitter, so you can plug in a gaming headset that pops out into a 3.5mm male jack.

The big question with EP 01s is whether they perform as expected. After all, $ 299 is a lot for shoes, especially the ones you need to recharge every six hours or so of use. Not only that, but if there is all delay in the bass, it would be an unnecessary purchase.