Bionic Boots are high-tech footwear that can help you reach running speeds comparable to professional athletes like Usain Bolt.

The ultra light boots feature innovative springs inspired by the Achilles tendon of ostriches or kangaroos, lending the wearer more force while running and literally putting a spring in their stride.

The boots are the brainchild of inventor Keahi Seymour, who has always been fascinated by the effortless speed and agility of ostriches, the fastest running birds on the planet. He has been working on the gadget for several years, producing dozens of prototypes in the process.

If only these had been around in the pre-gunpowder days, I can imagine some fantastic military infantry charges. Hm. Sounds like a book in there.

Via Oddity Central.