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24 alternatives to Vibram Hero

The first footwear energy harvester

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Vibram Hero launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Pavegen▲99

   Harvesting kinetic energy from every footstep.

   2014 · pavegen.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Tread by Leatherman▲81

   An analog wearable

   2015 · leatherman.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Vibease▲86

   World's first wearable smart vibrator

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   FeetMe Sport▲103

   A smart insole to help you run better with AI coaching

   2017 · feetmesport.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Vi▲104

   The first true artificial intelligence personal trainer

   2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Levitation▲90

   The world's first bionic knee brace

   2016 · springloadedtechnology.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   PigaONE▲88

   Minimalist foot support gear for barefoot sports

   2017 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Blocks▲206

   The world's first modular smartwatch

   2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Archelis▲125

   A wearable chair

   2016 · archelis.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    hunter2▲112

    An unofficial Product Hunt app for Android

    2014 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Sync Footwear▲82

    The coolest app controlled LED shoes you've ever seen

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    StartupVitamins▲188

    Motivation for your business

    2014 · startupvitamins.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    VB Engage 024 - Mark Ghermezian, free sneakers, and how apps are taking over the world▲78

    The one with the customized Nike IDs and the Aura

    2016 · venturebeat.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Art of the Kickstart 144 - From Aerospace to Fitness Wearables▲65

    Vi. The first true artificial intelligence personal trainer

    2016 · artofthekickstart.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Vibram Furoshiki▲3

    The wrapping shoe

    2016 · vibram.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    ZBoard 2▲95

    Weight-Sensing Electric Skateboard

    2015 · wallpapers.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Phorce Pro▲78

    The world's first smart bag

    2014 · phorce.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Product Hunt Community Stories: Ep 1▲91

    What's the first thing you built?

    2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Looper Tassel▲79

    The first fashionable tracker accessory

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Shoefitr▲67

    3D scanning to make buying shoes better

    2013 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Searchin▲75

    The sneaker search engine

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Jager▲102

    Product Hunt android app w/ material design (unofficial)

    2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Strolling Wild▲87

    Your new sock drawer.

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Art of the Kickstarter: 148 - Revolutionizing Portable Footwear on Kickstarter▲63

    Revolutionary ultraportable footwear with silver

    2016 · artofthekickstart.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →