Metal Detecting Sandals are a new arrival from the gadget guru’s Hammacher Schlemmer, that will let you scour local beaches, parks and paths for hidden treasure in a much less conspicuous fashion than with a traditional metal detector.

Featuring a copper coil built right into the right sandal and using frequency oscillation technology, the Metal Detecting Sandals can sense metal objects – whether they be coins, jewelry or perhaps even ancient artifacts – up to 2 feet underfoot.

Unlike their Rechargeable Heated Insoles, the Metal Detecting Sandals are powered by a small battery pack that straps to your calf – which will get you up to 6 hours of treasure hunting from a single 9-volt battery. To alert you to potential gold discoveries, the pack uses a red flashing light and either an audible buzz or a gentle vibration (for subtlety).

You’ll probably want to wear some long shorts or rolled up trousers to conceal the battery pack strapped to your leg, but once you’ve got that covered, I can’t think of anything that would offer more motivation to get some exercise than the possibility of striking it rich. Sure, you could walk to the shop to buy a lotto ticket, but this looks much more fun.

You can pick up a pair of Metal Detecting Sandals over at Hammacher Schlemmer for $59.95.

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