It was from a startup namedGroov.
The companysiPhone-exclusive appuses the phones FaceID camera and itsTrueDepth sensorto map the contours of your feet.
Of course, I had to say yes.
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Groov founder Dan Cataldi came to the Gizmodo office to show us his free-to-use app and his companys insoles.
Cataldi said the AI model is trained on hundreds of feet.
The Groov app creates a 3D model of each foot.
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I have an odd relationship with shoes, a consequence of a youth spent barefoot in my backyard.
How Does It Feel to Actually Wear the Groov Insoles?
You dont just scan the soles of your feet, but the sides and tops as well.
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Users have the option of getting a default Plush or other elastic model called Response.
The Luxe insole is made for shoes that dont have removable linings.
They also come with a faux-leather veneer to make it less visible.
It took a little more than a week for Groov to ship my insoles to my office.
The extra arch support was not something I was at all used to, even with other insoles.
They were also very form-fitted, especially for the sake of my gym shoes.
This helped when walking but was occasionally uncomfortable when merely standing.
I still vastly prefer them to the gel inserts previously protecting my heel.
Ive never been as aware of my arches as I was when wearing Groovs insoles.
The other aspect is the cost, and this is where many potential customers may get cold feet.
But in the end, its the feel that matters.
If you deal with regular foot pain, these custom inserts may be worth the splurge.
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