Did China Invent Shoes That Allow People To Walk on Water? Fact Check Reveals Viral Video Is AI-Generated

A viral video on X (formerly Twitter) claiming China invented shoes that let people walk on water has been debunked as an AI-generated clip. Digital analysis revealed classic rendering glitches, such as a person disappearing in the background and unnatural water physics. Fact-checkers confirmed the footwear is synthetic concept art, not a real product.