Enlarge / A pair of Nike Adapt BBs next to an iPhone, which was clearly the primary development platform. Nike users are experiencing some technical difficulties in the wild world of connected footwear. Nike’s $ 350 “Adapt BB” sneakers are the latest in the company’s line of self-lacing shoes, and they come with the “Nike Adapt” […]
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Gadget Lab Podcast: A Deep Dive Into Nike’s Adapt BB Smart Sneakers
WIRED’s Peter Rubin joins the Gadget Lab podcast to talk about his experience wearing Nike’s newest self-adjusting sneakers. Plus: Nitasha Tiku weighs in on mandatory arbitration at tech companies. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a99b6b03ea6d47cc8933f33/master/pass/FEATURED-WIRED-Gear-logo.jpg
Adidas is using augmented reality to sell limited-edition sneakers
It’s never been easy to buy limited-edition sneakers, especially for consumers who may not have the same resources as a reseller. This can be anything from automated scripts (aka bots), to an army of people waiting in line outside a store ready to take all the stock. That’s why brands such as Nike and Adidas […]
An eco-friendly footwear startup is turning plastic bottles into beautiful sneakers — each pair diverts 17 plastic bottles from landfills and rolls up to the size of a pair of socks
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. VIVOBAREFOOT Barefoot shoe industry leader Vivobarefoot is now producing a line of shoes made from recycled water bottles ($ 90 – $ 190). Each pair of shoes will […]
Shake Shack teamed up with Silicon Valley’s favorite shoe brand for these $100 sneakers, which were available for one day only — and I waited an hour in line to buy them (SHAK)
Allbirds Earlier this week, popular burger chain Shake Shack and Silicon Valley-favorite shoe brand Allbirds announced they had teamed up to release a sneaker that would be available in New York City for one day only, on May 24. The Shake Shack-inspired sneaker, which created in the style of Allbirds’ lightweight Tree Runner shoe, cost […]
These $125 sneakers fold up to the size of a pair of socks and mimic what it’s like to be barefoot
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Vivobarefoot Vivobarefoot shoes mimic the natural shape of your foot and provide minimal cushioning for maximum sensory feedback. The pair I tried, the Kanna ($ 125) are the […]
Allbirds, the startup behind ‘the world’s most comfortable shoes’ released brand-new sneakers made from trees — here’s what they feel like
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Allbirds Sneaker startup Allbirds became famous for their cloud-like, super comfortable Merino wool sneakers. The direct-to-consumer brand has a deep commitment to sustainability, and as such, has released a new line […]
PlayStation shoes for DualShock generation: Nike reveal PG-2 PlayStation Colorway sneakers
A new Sony PlayStation collaboration has been announced with Nike and NBA star Paul George, which will have PS4 fans very interested. New PlayStation Nike shoes will be launching in February, which boast a design based off the PS4’s famous DualShock controller. The new signature sneakers from Paul George – the G-2 PlayStation Colorway – […]
10 white sneakers you can wear every day
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. It’s been more than a week since Labor Day, and by now all of your white should be tucked far away in your closet until springtime, or should it? While […]
7 sneakers that will never go out of style — and they’re all under $100
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Sneakers are quite possibly the most popular type of shoes — and for good reason. Optimized for performance, sneakers are the ideal footwear choice when it comes to sports and […]