A video circulating on social media shows futuristic footwear named Aerofoot that appears to allow a person to lift off the ground and “fly” using just the shoes. According to our investigation, the footage is not evidence of a functioning flying shoe, but rather digitally created content.
Social Media Posts
The viral post shows a man wearing sleek, glowing shoes branded as “Aerofoot”. He appears to rise off a small platform and hover a few feet above the ground in what appears to be an expo hall with attendees in traditional attire. The video is associated with the title “Gitex” or “GITEX” (a tech exhibition). The combination of an event-like setting and the futuristic product presentation has contributed to the clip gaining traction on multiple platforms.
Fact Check
After using the reverse image search feature to trace to the origin of the ivdeo, we found that the individual behind the Aerofoot videos is identified as Jyo John Mulloor, a digital artist based in Dubai who founded JJM AI Studio. On his Facebook page the bio describes the studio as: “JJM AI Studio is a visionary digital art studio founded by Jyo John Mulloor. Specializing in AI-powered creations, Based in Dubai, JJM AI Studio pushes the boundaries of modern art and storytelling.”
The fact that his professional work focuses on AI-generated visuals and conceptual art rather than hardware engineering strongly suggests the Aerofoot project was conceived as digital art rather than an actual flying-footwear prototype.
In response to Fact Crescendo’s inquiry, Jyo John Mulloor confirmed:
“Yes, the Aerofoot Demo video was created by me. Aerofoot is purely a fictional, conceptual creation. It is not a real product, but a piece of digital art designed to spark imagination through visual storytelling.”
Footage analysis
To further verify the video’s authenticity, we analyzed it using AI-detection tools. We ran frames from the viral clip through detectors such as Was It AI and Sightengine. Both flagged the visuals as highly likely to be AI-generated. The results indicated that the Aerofoot footage was not filmed at a real event, but rather created using AI video-generation technology.
No Official Documentation of “Aerofoot”
Despite the viral nature of the footage, there is no evidence of any registered company manufacturing Aerofoot shoes, no patent filings under the name Aerofoot relating to flying footwear, and no credible reports from recognised technology media about a working prototype. Real innovations in personal flight or wearable mobility devices typically come with press releases, engineering data, investor announcements or prototype demonstrations, in this case, none of these are visible.
Technical Feasibility
From an engineering standpoint, the idea that a person could fly simply by wearing shoes is currently not feasible, because modern batteries offer far too little energy density to power the thrust needed. For example, jet fuel has an energy density nearly 50 times higher than typical lithium-ion batteries, meaning compact wearable devices such as “flying shoes” would require breakthroughs in power‐to‐weight and thrust‐to‐weight ratios that do not exist in today’s technology. (Source)
Conclusion
In light of the evidence, the claim that Aerofoot allows people to fly is false. There is no verifiable technology behind the “flying shoes,” no public prototype, no engineering data or credible industry coverage supporting the product. Instead, the footage appears to be a creative digital artwork produced by a visual artist specialising in AI-generated content. While the idea of flying shoes remains an intriguing vision for the future of mobility, in this case, it remains firmly in the realm of concept rather than reality.
Title:The Viral Video of “Aerofoot” Flying Sneakers is AI-Generated
Fact Check By: Cielito WangResult: False
