Adapt

Nike’s chief designer, Tinker Hatfield, conceived the shoe’s concept, which included an automated lacing mechanism and illuminated elements, initially for the 1988 film. Hatfield also submitted a design patent application encompassing the shoe’s structure.

From the time of Tinker’s original creation of the Air Mags over three decades ago, there has been eager anticipation for a future where self-lacing technology would materialize. This aspiration culminated in the introduction of the Hyper Adapt 1.0 in 2016 following extensive periods of research and innovation.

The debut of the Hyper Adapt 1.0 marked the inauguration of Nike’s E.A.R.L. Technology (Electro Adaptive Reactive Lacing) in their sneakers.

Charging wirelessly for two hours via the provided charger and maintaining a charge for over a fortnight, the Hyper Adapt 1.0 represented a commendable endeavor toward realizing the vision of self-lacing footwear.

In spite of incorporating mechanical elements like printed circuit boards, motors, batteries, and LEDs, the shoe remained relatively lightweight and suitable for everyday use.