back to article These boots are made for kicking imaginary things, and that's just what they'll do

Concerned that a virtual reality headset just isn't enough real-life escapism for you? Then perhaps you need to pair it with VR gloves and boots for that double dose of sensory deprivation. Cerevo – short for "Consumer Electronic REVOlution" (yes, REVO is capitalised for some reason) – a Japanese company specialising in " …

  1. d3rrial
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    Revolutionary!

    Never has stubbing your toe been so violent and immersive!

  2. John H Woods Silver badge

    Maybe Bishop Berkeley was right?

    Dr Johnson: "I refute it THUS!"

    *kicks virtual stone*

    *stone dematerializes"

    Dr Johnson: "oh"

  3. SilverCommentard
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    Not clogs

    More like sandals, with socks...eww! Fortunately the user will also be wearing VR goggles and so will have no idea how ridiculous they look.

    1. DNTP

      Re: Not clogs

      It's like watching a baby play with the tube that's left over after you run out of paper towels.

      Sure, the baby is having fun but the real entertainment is being an external observer.

  4. Anonymous Coward
    Anonymous Coward

    Future el Reg articles predicted...

    Groin strain?

    Class action pending... Legal profession found to be early investors before shorting stock options.

  5. SVV

    Please venture capitalists, invest more in this sort of stuff

    Come on, think about it, EVERYBODY is going to want a pair of VR boots. You'll only have to charge them up after 2 hours of foot pain. They will sell literally tens of pairs. Forget all that other dosh you wasted on "wearable" computing. VR is this year's hapening thing!

    Now I'm off to set up my crowdfunding site for VR pants - an idea that will definitely bring in the cash.

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