Shoemi Xiaomi has launched the Mi Men's Sports Shoes 2 in India. They are currently available on the company's crowdfunding platform and will be available for sale after it hits a certain target. The shoes are currently priced at INR 2,499 ($35) during the funding period but the cost will eventually go up to INR 2,999 ($42) once they go on sale. You can put your money down starting today, February 6 and they will start shipping on March 15. Black • Dark Gray • Blue The Mi Men's Sports Shoes 2 are just a standard pair of sports shoes with none of the smart bits from Xiaomi's other models sold in China. They have a "5-in-1 uni-moulding technology, that combines five different materials making them shock-absorbent, durable and slip-resistant", and the "fishbone structure allows comfortable cushioning while providing support against accidental sprains". The shoes are breathable and can be machine washed. The Mi Men's Sports Shoes 2 are available in three colors, Black, Dark Gray, and Blue. Source<doc-sep>Xiaomi launched the Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 in India on Thursday. The Mi Sports Shoes 2 is the Chinese brand’s entry into the segment in India. The shoes will be available on the company’s crowdfunding platform before being made available on online and offline retail stores. The Mi Men’s Sports Shoes are available at ₹2,499 on the Mi CrowdFunding online store. Xiaomi has set the goal of 5,000 units until it makes the shoes open for full-fledged sale and the shoes have already received 11,533 fundings with eight days to go. Xiaomi’s new Mi Shoes sport a 5-in-1 uni-moulding technology which Xiaomi combines five individual materials. Xiaomi claims this makes the shoes durable, shock-absorbent and slip-resistant. The shoes also come with a fishbone structure which the company claims to make the shoes comfortable and twist resistant. The shoes are made of a breathable mesh fabric, are washing machine friendly and easy to clean. The Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 are available in 3 colours options, Black, Grey, and Blue, and sizes ranging from 6 (UK) to 11 (UK). This isn't the first time Xiaomi has ventured out of its smartphone business in India, however. The company launched the seven Smarter Living devices in September last year spanning categories like health and fitness, travel, entertainment and security. This includes Mi TV, Mi Band 3, Mi Air Purifier 2S, Mi Home Security Camera 360 and Mi Luggage. X Subscribe to Mint Newsletters * Enter a valid email * Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint. Download our App Now! ! Topics<doc-sep>Most of my time is spent around geeks who keep introducing me to cool stuff that I don’t already know about. It was 2017 when I first heard about the “very cool” Mi Sports Sneakers from some overly-impressed colleagues at my office. I looked it up on the internet and the shoes genuinely seemed quite amazing for the price. I was impressed, but not blown away like my colleagues who saw it during their China trip. After a couple of months, I met Jai Mani, Product Head, Pocophone Global. He was wearing the same shoes I read about on the internet, and from that distance, they looked nothing less than a pricey Nike sneakers. I kept noticing the shoes throughout the meeting and of course, I finally asked him about them to be sure. From the design to the quality of material and finish, everything seemed really impressive for the price. By that time, I knew I am going to buy these from China as I wasn’t sure they’ll be coming to India. As expected, the first gen sneakers didn’t make it to India, but the new and improved Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 are now available for purchase for Rs 2,499. The shoes will be available on Xiaomi’s crowdfunding platform from February 6, with an early bird offer starting at Rs 2,499 and shipping starts from March 15. Since it’s from Xiaomi, many would be wondering if it comes with some tech inside it, but it’s a not a smart shoe. It doesn’t come with a chip in the sole, LEDs or self-lacing tech, but it does follow Xiaomi’s smart design and quality material philosophy. Why is Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 is a great deal? The best part about the Mi Sports Shoes 2 is that at less than half of a regular sneakers cost, it offers a combination of comfort, style, and durability. The on-feet look of the shoes can rival most premium shoes from mainstream shoemakers. It is manufactured using a uni-molding process which uses 5 separate layers and materials to make the sole. Instead of regular manual glue combination, the company presses and binds the layers using a thin polyurethane film with a mold. This process is claimed to ensure a cleaner finishing and also the possibility of glue opening up is lesser. The company says this process also provides better stability and support to the feet. The midsole is made of special material that makes it more resilient and reduces deformation. The top of the shoe is crafted using a high-elastic knitting process with a fabric mesh that is breathable and washable. You can literally wash these shoes in the washing machine without the fear of it getting damaged. Furthermore, the fishbone structure helps it provide a good fit and comfortable cushioning while dealing with accidental sprains while running. The Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 will be available in Black, Dark Grey, and Blue colors. The company had mentioned that the shoes will be available on its crowdfunding platform for now, which means they might soon hit the Mi store as well. Also, Rs 2,499 is said to be the early bird price, the original price being Rs 3,999. For those who were waiting, this is the best time to book the Mi Sports Shoes 2.<doc-sep>Last year, Xiaomi expanded into the lifestyle products sector with the launch of Mi Luggage and Travel Pillow, and more recently, an Anti-Pollution Mask and the Mi Focus Cube Gold. Now, the company has dropped a teaser on the Mi India Twitter page about an upcoming product launch- Mi Sports Shoes. Guess what's coming? #BFF pic.twitter.com/J6VFACcbu1February 4, 2019 See more Putting their #BestFootForward, Xiaomi has hinted about the India launch of their shoe line, possibly in the near future. The shoes were released in China last year with the name Mi Sport Sneakers 2. The manufacture of the shoe uses a Uni-Moulding process that has 5 different layers- multiple materials are fused into a single mould, thus offering better stability and support for the feet. The inner sole is made of a breathable material, and the upper part of the shoe is made with a three-dimensional seamless high-elastic knitting process- it's uber-durable, so you can even throw them in the washing machine, instead of cleaning them with ye olde toothbrush. That also means that there isn't a chip in the sneakers to track your movements. They have a new independent fish-bone locking design. Xiaomi claims that these shoes have excellent grip, regardless of what the wearer is doing. The shoes were launched in Black, Flower Grey, Floral Blue, and White in China; no word yet on whether all the colours will make it to the Indian market. They will be priced at Rs 2999 when they release in India sometime later this month.<doc-sep>
Xiaomi forays into footwear in India, launches Mi Men's Sports Shoes 2 The shoes are being offered at a discounted price of Rs 2,499 on Xiaomi's crowdfunding platform. Atom Footwear Chinese major Xiaomi is expanding its product offering in India by launching its sports shoes branded Mi Menâ€™s Sports Shoes 2. This is the first time these shoes are being sold here. The company has chosen its crowdfunding platform online to sell the product which is being made available in three colours black, grey and blue. On the pricing front, these shoes are being offered at a discounted price of Rs 2,499, against the market price of Rs 2,999. Xiaomi has set a goal for itself to sell 5000 pairs on the crowdfunding platform and it has crossed that target comfortably with over 7750 orders already booked and counting. The offer on the site is open for another nine days. These orders have come on just day 1 of the 10-day window allowed. The orders being now booked will be delivered from March 15 onwards. On the basic specifications of the Mi Menâ€™s Sports Shoes 2, Xiaomi claims it has been assembled with 5-in-1 uni-moulding technology that combines five different materials making them shock-absorbent, durable, and slip-resistant. The five are synthetic rubber outsoles, vacuum press midsole, TPU midsole balancing patch, cushion patch, and a PU supporting layer. Explaining the merits of the accessory, the company says that there is a fishbone structure in these sports shoes and this gives them the ability to offer cushioned comfort to the wearerâ€™s feet, while reducing the chances of accidental sprains. Whatâ€™s more you can even drop them into your washing machine so that it gets cleaned thoroughly. This is made possible due to the fabric that is described as the breathable mesh variety. Xiaomi would like to call its Mi Menâ€™s Sports Shoes 2, ultra-comfortable. Besides these shoes about which the company had sent out a teaser a day earlier, Xiaomi has brought into the Indian market in recent times, new models of TV, a Mi Soundbar and a fast-charging USB cable.