The cycling shoes with a built-in fridge

December 15, 2011

If you buy a pair of cycling shoes that costs the same as an entry-level mountain bike you are entitled to expect something out of the ordinary; a new design by sports brand Louis Garneau promises to refrigerate sweaty feet.

The Carbon Pro Team shoe has alcohol-based sugar xylitol in its insole that serves to moderate moisture and temperature – fibres in the fabric react to sweat, effectively converting it into a refrigerant.

The Carbon Pro Team Shoes will be available from January 2012 for around £250.

Cool clothing

Clothing that can regulate temperature to protect its wearer from extreme conditions has long been used by astronauts and deep sea divers, but thanks to a new product called Climaware, cyclists could soon have access to climate-controlled vests, shoes and even helmets.

Climaware clothing places small metal discs close to the skin and then passes a small electrical charge through them to alter their temperature to between 17 degrees and 35 degrees Celsius for up to three hours on a single battery charge.

Climaware is designed to be integrated with existing helmet designs or sold as a heating/cooling cap or headband.

The device weighs around 80 grams and uses a rechargeable battery.

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