Nike he has just presented Adapt BB, a new model of basketball shoe that fastens itself and can be adjusted through a smartphone application. Here's how the new ones work Nike self-adhesive with Electric Adaptable Reaction Lacing (FitAdapt) technology. Today for basketball, tomorrow for many other sports.
Nike Adapt BB: the shoes that tie themselves
Once worn, the new ones Nike Adapt BB si lace up so automatic, wrapping around the wearer's foot thanks to a new technology called Nike Electric Adaptable Reaction Lacing.
The shoes are equipped with a small motor housed inside the midsole capable of pulling the laces and tightening the upper, adapting best to the foot in all conditions.
According to Nike, the Nike Adapt BB system will be able to maintain a perfect fit during every movement. The FitAdapt system is in fact able to develop 32 pounds of force; the same force necessary for opening a parachute.
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Through the use of the app you can then adjust the different types of fit: tighter during a game or perhaps softer during a simple walk.
In order to carry out these tasks, the new ones Nike that lace up on their own they need a battery which lasts from 10 to 14 hours. When the battery has run out, you will need to remember to put them through a pad with wireless charging. If the battery runs out during use, the shoes will not lock and can still be unfastened.
In short, they behave a bit like a smartphone.
The application monitors the "grip" of Nike Adapt BB
The smartphone application of the same name constantly receives data from your shoes Nike Adapt BB in order to improve and later update the socket so as to autoallacciare shoes always in the correct way avoiding injuries. The application also allows you to change the LED lighting of the shoe with 13 different colors to your liking. Finally, as if that were not enough, Nike promises continuous firmware updates so as to always be able to provide athletes with the best performances while always keeping up with technological development. It took years to develop this type of technology in order to make the engine positioned in the midsole last. [amazon_link asins = 'B01K0NQKTG, B01K0NR6S0, B0147SM9EK, B01HJKMMHW' template = 'ProductCarousel' store = 'gamspri02-21 ′ marketplace =' IT 'link_id =' 308b1d64-e1b2-4836d9330d]Nike Adapt BB: price and availability
Nike Adapt BB they will cost approx dollars 350 (approximately 300 euros) and will be available for sale from mid-February. At the moment, however, we have no information regarding price and availability in Italy. But we will keep you updated, but there is one last gem: the shoe Nike that laces itself, will be used concretely tonight for the first time during an NBA game. To wear it will be Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics who will play against the Toronto Raptors in Boston.Tags Nike Adapt BB lace up on their own and cost $ 350
