“The main purpose of the VR shoes is to keep you inside a small area, while in VR you have total freedom of movement, essentially turning a small area into an infinite area,” says Freeaim CEO Ashley Foxcroft. “Many of the VR systems in existence today use motorized treadmill-type devices to simulate walking. But they are very complex, huge, and costly, with one reportedly going for as much as $50,000.” The company believes that VR shoes are destined to become the next important VR accessory alongside haptic gloves; Available early 2025; Freeaim.com.
