The clip features a unique self-sizing sneaker pod that scans a person’s foot and instantly creates a perfectly fitted shoe.
Japan is known for its cutting-edge innovations, but a recently viral video has left viewers more puzzled than impressed. The clip claims to show futuristic Japanese footwear—a strange self-sizing sneaker pod that scans a person’s foot and instantly produces a perfectly fitting shoe. Despite its sci-fi appearance, the video provides no information about the brand, the technology behind it, or where the device actually comes from.
The mystery around the device has fueled widespread scepticism. Many viewers suspect the clip is completely AI-generated, joking that artificial intelligence now seems capable of creating anything. Others pointed out that a watermark from a well-known AI tool appears to have been removed, further strengthening doubts about the invention’s authenticity.
Responding to the post, one user commented, “It’s a Sora video with the watermark removed.”
Another added, “Weren’t shoes traditionally custom-made by hand from leather? I’d love custom-fit shoes for my daughter, whose feet differ by nearly a full size.”
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One user remarked, “The whole permanently attached shoe idea has been attempted before. Haven’t we learned anything from Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs?”
Another commented, “This post is misleading. It’s based on a viral AI-generated video with no proof of an actual Japanese invention—there’s no branding, no company statement, and no credible reporting. An earlier concept post even predates it, and discussions online, including on Reddit, have already called it fake.”
Adding a humorous twist, someone joked, “Wait until they use this technology for custom-fit condoms.”
Another user suggested, “X should label these clips as AI before community notes have to step in.”
And one viewer summed it up simply: “This isn’t real, LMAO.”
An innovator on Instagram noted that he had proposed a similar concept nearly a year ago. He added that he often shares his ideas early and enjoys watching them validated over time.
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He added that his version takes the idea a step further by incorporating a system to recycle materials, making the process more sustainable and eco-friendly.
