Nike has revealed a line of self-lacing shoes, the "Nike Hyperadapt 1.0". The shoes, which will launch later in 2016, are the first to feature what the sportswear brand is calling "electro-adaptive reactive laces (EARL)".
The Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 senses the presence of the wearer's heel, and tightens its laces accordingly. “When you step in, your heel will hit a sensor and the system will automatically tighten,” explains Tiffany Beers, Senior Innovator, NIKE, Inc., and the project’s technical lead. “Then there are two buttons on the side to tighten and loosen. You can adjust it until it’s perfect.”
The Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 will be available ONLY to members of Nike+ beginning Holiday 2016 in three colors. To become a Nike+ member and sign up for notifications about the Nike HyperAdapt 1.0, visit Nike.com.
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