Nike Debuts $350 iPhone-Controlled Self-Adjusting Basketball Shoes

[Sasparilla]

Interesting, but it's a solution to a problem that doesn't really exist. We're pretty good at adjusting our shoes manually.

Could have made the same argument for wire connected keyboards and ear buds - that don't require batteries that wear out over time - and yet look where the market went with those.

At $350 though, its a select group of customers that will pay for these.

 

[zombierunner]

I wonder if you can hack someone’s shoes and then open their laces when they’re running. Would be a funny prank!

 

[Googlyhead]

One step closer to the hoverboard?

 

[edlex]

Ok, I preordered...

I'm such a sucker...

 

[ryanwarsaw]

Can you lock the shoes? So when you get jacked for your latest Nikes on the subway the thief can't lace them?

 

[Bray-dog]

"For example, during a timeout, a player can loosen the shoe before tightening it up as they re-enter the game. In a forthcoming feature, Nike says players will also be able to prescribe a different tightness setting for warm-ups."

Pretty sure Nike already has this innovation. It's called, re-tying your shoelaces.

 

[MadDawg2020]

A solution to a problem that doesn't exist!
This is tech for the sake of tech in my opinion.

"I'll meet you there, I need to charge my shoes first"

Actually they are about 4 years too late inventing these - at least according to some guy who had a flying Delorian.
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Whats the next item I will have to charge? My underwear?

They already have battery powered thermal underwear.

 

[diamond3]

For most people it's not a necessity, but there's also the audience of people with disabilities that this could be incredibly useful.

It's not like this is a shift away from traditional shoes, so why not do it? I wonder if they'll be able to expand on it in a way to really change how well your shoes tighten to your feet with different connecting points and an automated system to do it all?

 

[jybrick]

Or more likely: start smoking when you come down from that layup from a faulty lipo

What if they emit sparks when you jump for the dunk?

 

[kaycrystal626]

A solution to a problem that doesn't exist!
This is tech for the sake of tech in my opinion.

"I'll meet you there, I need to charge my shoes first"

Next version should make the shoes charge itself. Every steps can generate energy.

 

[69Mustang]

Whats the next item I will have to charge? My underwear?

Me: "Hey is that an AirPower in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?"

Enclavean: "Heh, heh. It's an AirPower. 22 coils brother. Twenty-two."

Me: "Cool, cool"
/whistles ♫ Chestnuts roasting on an open fi-yer ♫

 

[alexandr]

i'm going to hold off until they make face id size-changing shoes that the entire family can use.

 

[adamski23]

Id rather have the pump.

I wonder if NBA will allow its players to wear them.

 

[Mic2904]

So... Do i need them? No, of course not. Do I want them... YES!

...shut up and take my money!

 

[ivanhoe888]

No thanks, I prefer the self-lacing, iPhone-less shoes.

 

[themick4u]

"Great Scotts Marty! We gotta get you back to the future!"

 

[omihek]

Whats the next item I will have to charge? My underwear?

Your brain.

 

[555gallardo]

But does it run Doom?

 

[tobefirst ⚽️]

I LOVE the look of this shoe. If it comes out without all the tech, I might have to forego my rule of buying all my shoes discounted on eBay and pick up a pair. Love 'em.

 

[bchery21]

And at the bottom of this page is an Adidas sneakers ad! (for me at least)

 

[tobefirst ⚽️]

Id rather have the pump.

I wonder if NBA will allow its players to wear them.

Why would they not? They've actually relaxed their rule on shoes in the last couple of years.

 

[Ronlap]

Is it April 1 already?

 

[Porco]

Yes... that’s the first thing I thought of too.

 

[PlainviewX]

For most people it's not a necessity, but there's also the audience of people with disabilities that this could be incredibly useful.

It's not like this is a shift away from traditional shoes, so why not do it? I wonder if they'll be able to expand on it in a way to really change how well your shoes tighten to your feet with different connecting points and an automated system to do it all?

People don't get that. They immediately think, 'So stupid. Who needs this stupid technology.' People fail to look at the big picture. The influence this type of tech introduction has for the disabled, health possibilities, auto loosing and tightening for diabetics that are prone to getting swollen feet, use on flights for people who have circulation issues, is endless. This is the type of technology we should be celebrating, not brushing off as nonsense. It goes the same for Apple's foray into health with Apple Watch.

 

[cwwilson]

Holding out for the Marty McFly edition.