An enterprising adolescent asserts to have generated £120,000 ($150,000) through the sale of a practical invention – snowploughs designed to attach to footwear.
Michael Satterlee, a self-proclaimed innovator with a history of creating unique items since the age of 10, unveiled his latest creation that has gained significant popularity. These snowploughs, crafted using a 3D printer, ingeniously attach to ‘Crocs.’
The 16-year-old, hailing from New York, shared a video showcasing the product on Instagram (@solefullydesigns), amassing over 65 million views.
In an interview with absolutelybusiness.com, Michael expressed, “With an idle 3D printer at home and a love for Crocs, I thought why not create something unique for them.
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I just genuinely love the feeling of seeing my product being used. I invent for the people.”
Michael, a student who taught himself 3D printing and supplemented his knowledge with engineering classes at school, highlighted the multifunctionality of the ‘Snow Plow Crocs.’ He emphasized, “They’re not just funny; they can clear any amount of snow in your path.”
Offering the product at $6.99 (£5.50), Michael claims to have achieved sales exceeding $150,000 (£120,000). The viral Instagram video exhibits him donning ‘Crocs’ equipped with the yellow attachable items, effectively demonstrating their snow-clearing capability as he walks.
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The post accompanied by the caption “Put these bad boys in 4 wheel drive” has garnered remarkable engagement, accumulating over 1,215,000 likes and eliciting 11,000 comments from intrigued viewers.
Among the comments, Amar expressed, “I gotta cop sum,” showcasing an eagerness to acquire the innovative product.
Andi’s comment straightforwardly conveyed the sentiment of necessity, exclaiming, “NEED THESEEEEE!!!!” Lori injected humor into the conversation, playfully suggesting a scenario, “Imagine leaving a crime scene and police are trying to figure out these tracks.”
Anna contributed to the discussion, contemplating the practicality of the invention with the comment, “Might be needing some of these.” Another viewer emphatically stated, “We need these,” echoing the sentiment of many admirers. Sian aptly summarized the sentiments of the audience, declaring, “Life savers them!”