Nike has released Adapt BB, a new self-lacing, app-controlled basketball sneaker. The shoe’s power-lacing system can be adjusted manually via buttons on the shoe or through the FitAdapt mobile app that accompanies the sneaker.
According to Nike, a basketball player’s foot can expand almost a half-size during play due to swelling, which could ultimately affect their comfort and ease of movement on the court. With Nike Adapt, players can use their smartphones to input customized settings for how they want the shoes to fit at different points during a game. For example, during a timeout, a player could automatically loosen the shoe, before tightening it up as the game restarts.