The first ever "smart shoes" have been developed by the Indian startup Ducere Technologies Pvt.

The shoes, named Lechal, are Bluetooth- enabled shoes that synchronize with the user's Google Maps app on his or her phone and give precise directions without requiring to look at a device's screen.

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Lechal is a Hindi word that means "take me along," the company said.

A buzz on the user's right shoe will indicate a right turn. Likewise, a vibration of the left shoe specifies a left turn.

With the shoes synced via Bluetooth, a user can select a destination and go. The shoes use the smartphone's GPS to pick the best route.

"The shoes are a natural extension of the human body," said Krispian Lawrence, the 30-year-old co-founder and chief executive officer of Ducere.

"You will leave your house without your watch or wristband, but you will never leave your house without your shoes."

Since the smart shoes know the user's coordinates, they can also provide photos and descriptions of landmarks in the vicinity.

For example, if there is a stunning cathedral in front, the user can retrieve the smart phone and read about the history of the building that he or she finds astounding.

The smart shoes are priced US$100 a pair and, so far, are only available in red or black.

Insoles with the same technology will also be offered by the company for those who wish to keep their existing pair.

Lechal was originally developed to help blind persons that use walking canes. The canes can help with obstacles, but can't tell them to turn left or right.

"That's where we come in and fill the void," Lawrence said.

The smart shoes and insoles are already available for pre-order on the company's website and will be shipped internationally. 

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