Nike to make the world of movies a reality with “sneakers that automatically tighten their laces” to be released by the end of the year.

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Nike to make the world of movies a reality with "sneakers that automatically tighten their laces" to be released by the end of the year.

On March 17, Nike unveiled its new “HyperAdapt 1.0” sneakers at an event in Manhattan, New York, finally making the “Nike sneakers with automatic shoe laces ” worn by Michael J. Fox in the 1989 movie “Back to the Future 2” a reality. “, which was worn by Michael J. Fox in the movie “Back to the Future 2” released in 1989, has finally become a reality.

Automatic heel weight detection. Even Michael J. Fox and Coristiano Ronaldo look amazed!

Nike has now introduced a pair that incorporates a revolutionary technology called ” Adaptive Lacing. A sensor built into the shoe detects the weight of the wearer’s heel and automatically tightens the laces according to the shape of the foot. Two buttons on the side of the shoe allow the laces to be adjusted to ” make them tighter ” or ” loosen them “. The center of the sole glows when the shoes are worn.

Nike has actually held a patent for an automatic shoelace adjustment system since 2013 and has been working toward commercialization. In October 2015, the company provided a prototype to Michael J. Fox. Here is a shot of him trying it on.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who is sponsored by Nike, also tried on the latest model announced this time.

The ” Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 ” will be available in three colors. Appears to be available in three colors and will be available exclusively to Nike+ members during the 2016 Christmas season.

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