| Shoephone | |
|---|---|
 Maxwell Smart using the Shoe Phone | |
| Seen in | All five seasons |
| Kind of device | Phone |
| Organization | CONTROL |
| Used by | Max Smart |
The Shoe Phone a frequently used gadget of Maxwell Smart, appearing first in the episode 'Mr. Big' during a symphony in Washington DC. It has appeared in many episodes of the series, becoming a pop culture item that was often associated with Maxwell Smart. It's known to be the first idea of a portable phone, often creating humorous situations, or causing Max trouble. It appeared in all five seasons
Appearance
The Shoe Phone looks like an average dress shoe, but when Maxwell takes off the shoe's sole, a working telephone can be found inside. To make it fit into a shoe casing, the phone's mouthpiece is folded into the phone base.
Use
Maxwell Smart uses the send and receive calls to CONTROL headquaters. Apparently, Max has a special direct line to the chiefs office available on his shoe phone.