I first introduced Nike’s accessible shoe, FlyEase, nearly two years ago. Its design features groundbreaking shoe technology that grants independence to users with limited dexterity. This spring, Nike unleashed an updated, more accessible version of the shoe: LeBron Soldier 10 FlyEase. The original FlyEase design relied on a wrap-around zipper to fasten the shoe. It […]
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Nike Makes Marty McFly’s Style a Reality
Have you always wanted a pair of Marty McFly’s iconic self-lacing shoes showcased in Back to the Future Part II? Good news, the wait is over. Nike introduced the HyperAdapt 1.0 in Spring 2016. Shoe laces can be a burden for everyone — not just people living with disabilities. Perhaps, this is part of […]
Zubits: Magnetic lacing solution
A common struggle among individuals with special needs is the inability to tie one’s shoes. This holds true for individuals with cognitive impairments as well as those with physical limitations. I’ve written before about self-tying shoes from Nike, but what if you wanted the ability to fasten any pair of shoes? With Zubits magnetic shoe […]
Nike launches FLYEASE, a cool new shoe for people with disabilities
“You loop, you swoop, you pull.” “Bunny ears, Bunny ears, playing by a tree. Criss-crossed the tree, trying to catch me. Bunny ears, Bunny ears, jumped into the hole, Popped out the other side beautiful and bold.” “Over, under, pull it tight, Make a bow, Pull it through to do it right.” […]