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A Chinese company has developed technology that could make hoverboards obsolete*.

InMotion’s Hovershoes X1 are essentially two self-balancing hoverboards that attach to each foot. They retail at a hefty* US$499.

“It’s a totally new experience that feels more like rollerskating with the freedom to zip around* at will,” the product description reads.

Each shoe has a 250-watt motor. They have a speed of up to 8 km per hour and a maximum range of 8 km for a 1.5-hour charge time.

Hovershoes X1 are also waterproof, meaning they are resistant to dust and can withstand water projected by a nozzle.

“What’s cool about them is that each one is self-balancing on its own, so the rider won’t run into an issue where one foot dictates the movement of the other because they’re hinged* with a bridge,” InMotion CEO Rose Wang said.

“Hovershoes X1 are easier to learn and safer than hoverboards. And a lot more fun!” the website reads.

A video of the shoes from their creator shows off amazing dance moves and graceful hovering you can do while wearing them. The demonstration shows some of the maneuvers that simply wouldn’t be possible with a standard hoverboard, but from the website it looks like a user can combine the shoes into one board.

(SD-Agencies)