Evolve's new fitness wearable reaches funding target in just 4 minutes, featuring real-time shock absorption tracking

Evolve's new fitness wearable MVMT - with its ability to monitor shock absorption in real time - surpassed its Kickstarter funding goal just four minutes after launch on September 23.

The device, designed to be worn at the ankle, tracks how the body handles impact forces while running and provides users with data to help fine-tune form, reduce injury risk, and guide recovery. It also alerts runners during a session when their gait or shock handling degrades. After runs, a companion app breaks down detailed metrics such as shock absorption efficiency, running form consistency, fatigue levels, step mechanics, and terrain impact.

Backers can still opt for an early-bird price of about $199, which is $300 lower than its planned retail price of around $499. The team expects to ship in December 2025, including internationally. Speaking of the wearable itself, the company claims up to 12 hours of battery life and USB-C charging. It supports Bluetooth connection to smartphones or tablets, while also supporting offline use in training scenarios.

However, Evolve MVMT is entering a field which is already occupied by established wearable brands. Garmin offers advanced running metrics (ground contact time, vertical oscillation, etc.) through its Forerunner series (the Forerunner 55 is curr. $149 on Amazon), while Coros gets you similar features with its Apex and Pace lines. Apple Watch also competes at the high end with a big fitness ecosystem. Regardless, none of these mainstream devices currently provide continuous, real-time shock absorption feedback, which is a point Evolve MVMT can leverage as its differentiator.

You can check out the Kickstarter page for the fitness wearable here.