lol at computer nerds not knowing about the sneaker head world.
lol at computer nerds not knowing about the sneaker head world.
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"
[doublepost=1547578061][/doublepost]For ~$7 a set, I install elastic laces in my running shoes and I never have to tie them, it's easy to slip the shoes on, and they are always at the right tension. Plus they come in a range of colors
Nike today introduced new iPhone-controlled self-adjusting basketball shoes based on its latest FitAdapt technology.
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The new Nike Adapt BB shoes feature an advanced power-lacing system with a custom motor that senses the tension needed by the foot and adjusts accordingly to ensure a snug fit. Using buttons on the shoe or the Nike Adapt app for smartphones, basketball players can adjust the fit on the fly during a game.
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.
The shoes are equipped with a 505 mAh battery that can last between 10 and 20 days and charge wirelessly on Nike's shoe-sized Qi-compatible mat in three hours.
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Nike says its new Adapt BB shoes are an evolution of its HyperAdapt 1.0 shoes from 2016, the athletic wear company's first multipurpose performance shoe to feature power lacing. The Adapt BB shoes will also be Nike's first continually updated performance product, as they will receive opt-in firmware updates.
The shoes are priced at $350 in the United States and will begin shipping on February 16, according to Nike's online store.
Article Link: Nike Debuts $350 iPhone-Controlled Self-Adjusting Basketball Shoes
Not really.You could probably have said the same about the iPhone
lol at fool with no moneylol at computer nerds not knowing about the sneaker head world.
The sentence immediately before the one you quoted will answer your question.Right... because the first thing athletes do during a timeout is grab their phone.
Do they even have their phones with them during a game?
I hurt my back a few months ago and couldn’t bend over to tie my shoes easily either. The irony for me is that I had been wearing a pair of Nikes that have these crazy laces that kept/keep untying themselves. These shoes are useless for running. I can double knot them and within 20 minutes they have somehow untied themselves. It’s like they’ve got some weird nonstick coating on them.I don't like them but you're right.
There are use cases that make sense:
Seniors or injured people that can't bend down to lace their shoes. I herniated a disk and experienced that for three weeks. I would have loved those shoes then.
Ski and snowboard boots that you relax on the lift and then tighten up while you're riding. However there are quicklace systems that work as well.
And tying laces is an archaic technology. There are far superior ways to fasten a shoe to someone's foot such as a BOA system. This looks like the next evolution.Shouldn't these be in kids sizes, since anyone over 4 knows how to tie a knot?
Oh bless you! I’m getting these for my Nikes from hell! Yahooooooo![doublepost=1547578061][/doublepost]For ~$7 a set, I install elastic laces in my running shoes and I never have to tie them, it's easy to slip the shoes on, and they are always at the right tension. Plus they come in a range of colors
https://www.locklaces.com/
You could probably have said the same about the iPhone
That has already been made. we don't want to go there.Whats the next item I will have to charge? My underwear?
and we were pretty good at hunting our own food, riding horses, etc. Don't be so afraid of evolution. 100 years from now we'll be laughing at those archaic things we used to put on our feet.Interesting, but it's a solution to a problem that doesn't really exist. We're pretty good at adjusting our shoes manually.
Interesting how you consider tapping a few times on a screen fumbling but not tying a shoelace.
I.............. The irony for me is that I had been wearing a pair of Nikes that have these crazy laces that kept/keep untying themselves. These shoes are useless for running. I can double knot them and within 20 minutes they have somehow untied themselves. It’s like they’ve got some weird nonstick coating on them.B....................
Thanks! MR for helpful household hints!spray the laces with hairspray. that should make them stick and keep the knots.
Tell me more about how Apple products are overpriced.