Nike is showing no signs of stopping when it comes to its line of Adapt line self-lacing shoes. Their newest models take things to the higher level because, in no time, people can already have their shoelaces tied just with Siri.
On Thursday, Nike announced that it had revamped the Huarache. This was a design that was released way back in 1991 and yet stayed so popular up until today. This time, the company made this line more futuristic and called it the Adapt Huarache.
The 2019 version combines the original elements of this design that fans have loved for decades with the company's FitAdapt motorized lacing tech, shown in some of the shoes recently such as the Adapt BB, as reported by CNET.
Those who buy these shoes will be amused by the many things they can do with them just through an app. A companion app will enable owners to change the color of the LEDs found at the bottom of the shoes, to their liking. The new integration with Siri as well as Apple Watch enables shoe owners to control their footwear just from speaking or by tinkering with their watch. Loosing and tying of laces can be done through Siri.
No prices have yet been announced, but if the calculations are made from how much the Adapt BB retailed, which was at $350, then the shoes surely won't be coming in cheap. The futuristic kicks will drop on September 13 on Nike's Snkrs website. Those excited to get one can also head to the Sneakers app on that day. Certain retailers have also been chosen to carry this line.
It is not known what the Huarache is specifically designed for. Perhaps like the Adapt BB, it is also specifically designed for basketball. It can be remembered that when the Adapt BB was first released, Eric Avar, VP and creative director of Nike, claimed that designing Adapt BB for basketball was intentional because they were aware of how athletes. Maximize the use of their shoes. They certainly need a shoe that can quickly change to fit their foot when running or jumping.
"During a normal basketball game, the athlete's foot changes and the ability to quickly change your fit by loosening your shoe to increase blood flow and then tighten again for performance is a key element that we believe will improve the athlete's experience," he explained.
While the Adapt BB was being controlled still by an app mostly through a wireless connection, certainly being able to control the shoes this time with Siri or a watch on one;'s wrist is so much easier.
