Sneakers were initially intended only for sports having a flexible and strong sole and were appropriate for specific functions only. But, in today’s world, sneakers have become a style statement and ...

With a little show-and-tell, and possibly a second pair of laces, you can transform your sneakers into a real conversation piece — and maybe even make them more functional. These styles work best when ...

NEW YORK -- "Back to the Future" fans can soon wear self-lacing sneakers similar to the ones worn by Marty McFly in the 1989 movie. Nike has unveiled the first adaptive lacing shoe - HyperAdapt 1.0.

Buy a pair of sneakers, go home and head out for that jog — right? Wrong! While most sneakers are pre-laced when purchased, you may be doing yourself a disservice by not re-lacing them once you get ...

But this is not just novelty Back to the Future–type stuff. Fitness-tracking and customized midsoles are becoming increasingly common, thanks to the prevalence of smartphones and 3D printing, and the ...

What is the best way to lace your shoes? This seemingly simple question, rooted in everyday life, can provoke passionate argument–and prompt a mathematical response. Three common lacing styles. Here ...

Since the 1985 film “Back To The Future”, there has been a fascination with sneakers that could self-lace, like those in the infamous scene with Marty McFly. Nike gave us this reality in 2016 when the ...

One of the most exciting developments in footwear this year is the appearance of auto-lacing. The technology of a self-lacing shoe was first imagined up by Tinker Hatfield, the legendary sneaker ...