Which is funnier? That Nike invented self-lacing sneakers managed by your smartphone - or - they released an app software update that broke the shoe-tying feature?

I have trouble tying my shoes and might give it a try after the bugs are worked out.

I wish Nike would get their apps to work better. I use ther run club app to track my runs, it has an aptitude for breaking at inopportune times.

Why does it need an app anyway?
Why not just use a button on the damn shoe?
You know, since you have your hands down there anyway, when you put them on.

When I read about stuff like this I’m almost longing for some app that makes a noose and activates it when it detects my neck.
And I wouldn’t even be too surprised if there’s already a kickstarter for it….

I thought that what Velcro was for, easy fastening of shoes.

I’ll say the latter.

Is this even true? How can an app tie your shoes? I hope it is true. As funny as the whole thing sounds (it did make me laugh out loud) it would help a lot of people if there was a robot or an app that can tie and untie shoes.

@JLeslie , I was wondering the same thing. This article contains a video showing how it works. The app uses a battery that has to be recharged every two weeks. The hassle of having to recharge overrides the small inconvenience of tying a knot.

@JLeslie @LostInParadise so was on my mind. Though it would be true, it might really help someone like having a back problem that can’t bend to tie their shoes, but I also thought, hey there are lots of shoes that don’t have laces so why consume expenses and efforts for that at all?