Nike - self lacing trainers

duotone

Released in the USA on 28th November.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/21/12998474/buy-nike-self-lacing-shoes-hyperadapt-1

KKJale

Crikey. So basically they're like robo-tuning guitars, but they literally stink instead of just figuratively?

I've got a seriously nutty sneaker-pimp mate but I'm not sure even he'd go for these  

TheMarlin

As gimmicks go, it's stupid. Laces break. They are designed to be replaced. How do you replace the fishing line in these when it breaks?

What happens when they are submerged in water (puddles)? How do you recycle these when they wear out?

Why do they sound like a dentists drill. That's a great sound, isn't it?  

It all just seems a bit silly really...

Stevepage

They'll also be made in limited numbers and cost thousands. You wouldn't be able to walk on anything other than flat paving as you might damage the motor

fretmeister

The non lacing Back to the Future Ines from a few years ago were mentally expensive 

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/222237742321?_mwBanner=1

Still mental

octatonic

Idiotic.
Obviously has a use for people that cannot tie their own shoes.
I'd never wear it though.

boogieman

Stevepage said:

They'll also be made in limited numbers and cost thousands. 

Don't worry, there'll be a cheap Chinese version out in time for Christmas*






*Of course they will eventually burst into flames or amputate your feet, but you'll look cool before you die. 

lloyd

TheMarlin said:

As gimmicks go, it's stupid. Laces break. They are designed to be replaced. 

Genuine question, how many laces have you broken in the last 5 years?

Im not sure I've snapped then in the last 10 years, the shoes wear out quicker for me at least.

Ravenous

No battery operated product has ever caught fire of course.

Can't wait for the Bluetooth versions; they'll get hacked and people will be undoing each other's laces at amateur athletics meets!

fretmeister

Ravenous said:

No battery operated product has ever caught fire of course.

Can't wait for the Bluetooth versions; they'll get hacked and people will be undoing each other's laces at amateur athletics meets!

I'd pay money to see that!