Nike Adapt BB is the second generation of self-lacing shoes. The updated sneakers are more affordable at $350, pair over Bluetooth, and remember how you like the fit of your shoes. We visited Nike’s campus to try them on and talk to Tinker Hatfield, the designer behind the self-lacing concept.
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Adidas is on a better path with futurecraft 4D, more minimal and less unnecessary junk in the shoe
There’s already a self tightening shoe that doesn’t need a battery. Elastic FTW
I usually wear the same shoes until they start falling apart.
This is absolutly stupidd to me
His name is Tinker Hatfield?
im gonna get one pair in 5 yrs when i can afford it and hopefully by then theyll replace lithium batteries with solid state batteries.
When discussing a pair of freaking sneakers, terms like “at lot more affordable” and “$350” are mutually exclusive.
“Alot more affordable at 350$” That’s the best joke I heard all day.
This is heavy.
Tinker the Legend.
1950
People: the common joe will have flying cars
2019
People: dude the self lacing shoes r here!
Battery decay is the biggest draw back specially when you want to resale them down the line.
You would probably have to charge them every 6 months
xiaomi will launch 100$ version
So when we are not wearing them they can be used as two air tight boxes …. Woww….. Amazing……..
At least they better than yeezys
They are the future for $350 that’s pretty affordable
Why is she wearing safety goggles?
I just want shoes that can be programmed to take me for a run around the block to save going to the gym
Adapt SB?
Would you buy these self-lacing shoes for $350?
Back To The Future 2 predicted this … main chracter wears Self Lacing shoes … that too from NIKE.
Does anyone know the model of her eyeglasses? they are spectacular!
I can imagine this is a solution for people with a handicap that can’t tie their shoes for whatever reason.
Lazy trainers for lazy people. I wear Adidas and put my laces being the tounge once I find the right comfort. I just use a simple granny knot to keep it minimal. Good luck Nike, you lost my custom years ago.
The phone companies found a way to get our fingerprints, and they can track our location, people sending their saliva to track their ancestry and now your shoes will likely be tracking your location.
$14 velcro shoes at Walmart are an option?