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Pre smart phones and iPads two-way radio transceivers occupied the top spot of most children's Christmas wish lists. And now the retro walkie talkie, which was ideal for outdoor activities and a fun and easy way of communicating without a hefty phone bill, has been given a stylish update.
An artist has created what he dubs the 'new' Walkie Talkies by building retro phones into a variety of shoes.
Designer Sean Miles has built the quirky art piece using old Nokia and LG handsets sent in by O2 Recycle customers who no longer had a use for them and building them into iconic footwear that includes a Christian Louboutin heel, a classic men’s brogue, a Nike Air trainer and a Hunter Welly.
The designs, created with O2 Recycle, aim to highlight what can be done with these old handsets, rather than being sent to landfill.
These Walkie Talkies are upcycled by combining recycled handsets and vintage shoes to create fully functional phones that double as pieces of desirable art.
Each Walkie Talkie performs exactly as a normal phone would, the keypad being incorporated into the sole of each shoe. The mobile phone upcycling project has been created by O2 Recycle, which pays up to £260 to those who recycle their gadgets.
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