Nike today introduced new iPhone-controlled self-adjusting basketball shoes based on its latest FitAdapt technology.
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 can be wirelessly charged with a provided mat, based on one of the photos shown. Cue the AirPower jokes.
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.
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