Nike To Release Revolutionary Self-Lacing Basketball Shoe
Jan 14, 2019, by Chris
Nike today announced that they will release an all-new, revolutionary self-lacing basketball shoe tomorrow. Set to be called the Nike Adapt BB Basketball Shoe, the shoe was teased with a short video.
Nike is famous for their self-lacing shoes. In 1989, Marty McFly laced up his Nike Mags in 1989’s in the science fiction film Back To The Future 2. The self-lacing technology was brought to "mass" market in 2016 with a running / training sneaker — the HyperAdapt 1.0, a shoe that was available for $720.
Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 Shoe - 2016
Nike Adapt Basketball Shoe - Nike Announce Release Of Revolutionary Basketball Shoe
The game will never be the same.
— Nike (@Nike) 14. Januar 2019
Tune in tomorrow at 8AM EST. @nikebasketball pic.twitter.com/4LrJGpPDY6
The new basketball silo has not yet been revealed in full yet but just teased. Nike posted a short teaser video that showed some of basketball’s best young stars like Jayson Tatum and De’Aaron Fox trying the shoes on and their disbelief when the self-lacing system’s motor begins to whir.
It will be likely also possible to connect the shoe with the wearer’s phone, possibly to customize the fit.
Nike will fully unveil their “Future Of The Game” tomorrow, January 15th, at 8am EST.
Interestingly, similar to the launch of the revolutionary Nike Magista football boot in 2014 ("Football will never be the same"), the basketball shoe was teased with the slogan ("The game will never be the same.").
It seems possible that Nike will anytime soon bring the self-lacing technology to football (soccer), similar as they have done in the past with other groundbreaking innovations (Flyknit, Flywire, React etc.).
Do you look forward to see the all-new Nike basketball shoe tomorrow? Let us know in the comments below.
FC Barcelona 27-28 Home Kit Leaked - 2 Real Images
Footy Headlines can leak two real images of the new Barcelona 27-28 home kit. However, these still appear to be products created based on a previous concept. They have an accuracy of about 80% and will differ slightly from the final version.
Deportivo Cali 1965 First Title Commemorative Kits Released
Colombian club Deportivo Cali and their technical sponsor Hillside have launched a special-edition capsule celebrating the club's historic first league championship won in 1965. The release consists of two retro-inspired jerseys — one in green and another in white — that pay tribute to the monumental title won over six decades ago.
Both shirts embrace a classic mid-60s aesthetic, anchored by an open polo-style collar. The green shirt features a contrasting white collar and cuffs, complemented by a tonal sublimated pattern of stripes, pennants, and historic club insignia across the fabric. In turn, the white version offers a clean, elegant look highlighted by rich emerald green trim. On the collar ribbing, knit detailing spells out "19 CAMPEÓN 65" in tribute to the landmark campaign.
Each jersey is adorned with a vintage Deportivo Cali crest topped by a single embroidered golden star representing that maiden triumph. Additional commemorative touches include a retro script Hillside graphic at the lower back and a stitched authentic crest patch near the hem displaying "Cali - Un Amor para toda la Vida 1912". The limited-edition pieces are delivered in custom collector's packaging alongside a certificate of authenticity.
BG Pathum United 26-27 20th Anniversary Kit Released
Thai League side BG Pathum United have officially released a special 20th anniversary kit for the 26-27 season. Produced by Nike and launched under the club's "Side by Side" campaign, the commemorative shirt celebrates two decades since the team was originally founded in 2006 as Bangkok Glass FC, reviving the historic green color from the club's early years.
The Nike BGPU 26-27 20th anniversary shirt combines a vibrant green base with contrasting black accents on the crew neck collar and sleeve cuffs, flanked by white side panels. It features clean monochrome white applications throughout, including the club crest, the Nike Swoosh, and the front sponsor. Two variations of the jersey are available: the domestic Thai League version featuring Leo branding on the chest, and an AFC Champions League Two version with Singha Corporation and a Thai flag detail on the sleeve.
White shorts and white socks complete the throwback look. The BG Pathum United 26-27 20th anniversary kit is now on sale through the club's official online shop and at the BGPU Mega Store, priced at 999 THB for the standalone jersey. The club has also made a limited "Side by Side" collector's boxset available for 2,000 THB, containing two shirts, two commemorative scarves, and a sticker sheet.
