Nike’s New Slip-on Sneakers Are Great For People With Disabilities
Nike’s newest shoe, the Go FlyEase, is the brand’s first wide release of a laceless slip-on sneaker. While laceless shoes are nothing new (thank you, Velcro!), Nike’s Go FlyEase technology goes beyond the convenience of not having to tie laces — they’re hands-free. It is the first active shoe for
Posted — UpdatedSarah Reinersten, the manager of FlyEase Innovation at Nike, said the debut of the Go FlyEase comes at a time where people are looking for convenience and eliminating touchpoints due to COVID-19.
The sneaker incorporates a bi-stable hinge along with a tensioner to make this hands-free capability possible.
Nike posted a video to their YouTube channel that explains the behind-the-scenes design process for the shoe and how they made it work:
Reaction to the shoe, which is scheduled to hit select markets on Feb. 15 for $120 (with a wider release slated for later in 2021), initially focused on the Go FlyEase’s convenience factor. Tweets like the one from reporter Steve Kuzj’s tweet emphasized the futuristic design and ease-of-use.
However, others had a different take.
“We’re getting so lazy,” replied Twitter user @deepee418 to Kuzj’s tweet.
Flash forward six years to the accessible Go FlyEase.
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