Love the T-Mobile Sidekick? If so, then the T-Mobile Sidekicks may be just what you need.
T-Mobile today announced the Sidekicks, the first ever Smartshoephone. These smart Converse Chuck Taylors include features like a touchscreen on the bottom of the shoe and a bonus slide-out screen built into the sole, retractable smart laces that double as earbuds and charging cables, a fitness tracker, and sole speakers.
The Sidekicks also have a built-in "No BS Assistant" that's voiced by T-Mobile CEO John Legere. Just say the phrase "Hey Sidekicks" and you can have T-Mo's CEO place calls, give you directions, and more.
Excited for the Sidekicks? Unfortunately, these Smartshoephones are an April Fools' Day joke, like last year's T-Mobile Onesie. Also like the T-Mobile Onesie, though, T-Mo is selling a version of the Sidekicks that are not smart.
You can pre-order your own pair of T-Mobile Sidekicks right now. These magenta Coverse Chuck Taylor sneakers have T-Mobile Sidekicks branding and are available in women's and men's sizing. Pricing is set at $65 per pair and pre-orders will be open until April 15. T-Mobile estimates that Sidekicks orders will begin shipping on April 15.
The T-Mobile Sidekick is one of the more beloved phones in recent history, and while T-Mo isn't bringing back the device quite yet, these Sidekicks could make be nice for fans of the flip-out phone. Are you going to buy a pair of T-Mobile Sidekicks?
