We must admit we’re impressed by what Back to the Future was able to get right.
The iconic film(s) predicted we’d have wireless video games and 3-D movies; handheld computers and video chat; technology addiction and multiple TV channel viewing.
Check, check, check.
They even said Florida would have a baseball team – and they have two of those now.
But one thing we thought we’d have for sure are self-tying shoes, arguably Marty McFly’s flyest accessory. Seriously, we can wear virtual reality on our face but can’t outfit our feet with self-automated kicks?
Well, it looks like Nike’s finally going to deliver this ultimate lazy man’s luxury after all – with an added cool factor, of course.
The patent is in, the blueprint is printed, and the graphics team has already gone to work. Nike’s high-tech high-tops will be released sometime this year and, unlike their 2011 Mag limited edition sneakers that closely resembled those in the movie, these babies will be armed with self-lacing functionality.
Tying your shoes? Ain’t nobody got time for that.
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