You are taking a stroll from the bus stop to the office in scorching sun, but you don't want your socks to get sweaty. So, you change your formal footwear to a pair of casual slippers. Well, it's possible even without changing the footwear while you walk -- thanks to German scientists who've designed a shoe that transforms into a sandal in seconds just with the flick of a zip.
According to the scientists, the footwear named Nat-2 looks like a regular pair of canvas shoes -- in fact, one can unzip the sole to reveal a pair of sandals. The canvas top can easily be folded up and slipped into a bag.
"Imagine being dressed properly and comfy wherever and whenever. The brand Nat-2 makes it possible by using its two in one system. All tops are interchangeable which allows one
to combine colours, materials and styles. By taking one base and various tops you can save weight and gain more space while travelling the world," the Daily Mail quoted a spokesperson for the shoes' German designers K&T as saying.
Apart from Germany, the footwear is available in Britain. And you can get a pair of the shoes just by shelling out 60 pounds. "We were the first to bring these shoes into this country in June, this year. We ordered almost 50 pairs at first and they are well on the way to selling out. The concept of the shoes is absolutely fantastic and perfect for summer. You get two pairs of shoes in one. The designer is always looking at new styles. We're planning to speak to him in the next month about new designs. It's early days for us but we're confident the Nat-2 shoes are going to be a big hit," Peter Pearce, owner of a shop selling the shoes in Britain, said.
