In Yakov Smirnoff Voice: In Soviet Russia, boots run you.

In the early 70s, a Soviet scientist created these gasoline powered shoes that propel runners up to 22mph. The technology was classified as generals imagined soldiers running effortlessly alongside tanks in these early combustion-powered Fly Jumpers. The technology was declassified in 1994, but apparently I’m the only one who wants a pair since the Russian company that tried to bring them to market went out of business in 2006. The rocket shoes get 70 miles per gallon and weigh only 2lb each. They’re probably not too good with mud, rocks, stairs, or shins, but you have to be willing to make some sacrifices to be the fastest man on earth.

via Modern Hiker