Skechers discreetly announced a new collection called Find My Skechers. The shoes are sold without Airtag. but parents can buy a separately and place it in the space provided for this purpose. This range is not the fruit of an official skechers launches children’s shoes hidden partnership with Apple.
Design. technology
Under the removable insole is a plastic insert which gives access to a perfectly adjusted compartment to the size of the AirTag. A screwed valve helps keep the tag in place securely, making it difficult to remove for a child. This construction does not interfere with Bluetooth signals. According to Skechers, the Airtag is not felt during walking and comfort remains unchanged.
The models are available in sizes ranging from toddlers to children of about eight years. and in a variety of colors and styles. Skechers ensures that design remains identical to its other models, without visual index suggesting a geolocation function.
Use. advantages
This new range would offer parents a discreet monitoring option, less clarifying than a connected watch or a hooked aircraft carrier, devices that children can lose or remove. In addition, the AirTag does not require any subscription and its battery can last up to a year skechers launches children’s shoes hidden without recharging.
Privacy. ethical life
Although AirTags are officially designed to follow up on people, they are now widely used by parents wishing to keep an eye on their children. Apple has in the meantime implemented measures against harassment: an iPhone. Apple Watch sends an alert when an unknown Airtag moves nearly.
With its Find My Skechers collection. the brand wishes to offer an innovative solution, incorporating location technology into children’s shoes, in order to reassure parents. However, this initiative raises questions concerning privacy, real efficiency and moral limits of children’s surveillance. Certain criticisms fear increased normalization of control. including on vulnerable groups such as people with dementia, which could open the way to abuse without consent.