The hands-free shoes aren’t easy to find for people who need them.
It doesn’t help that new versions of FlyEase tech tend to also be limited editions — if they’re even available to the average consumer at all. For the Beijing Winter Olympics earlier this year, Nike designed the
for Team USA. The boot could be put on one-handed and was designed for those who may have limited dexterity. However, while the rest of the Team USA gear was available for purchase, the FlyEase boot was an athlete exclusive.Screenshot: Victoria Song / The Verge Given that context, it’s good to see that shoes are finally back in stock — though there’s no indication of just howNike’s page explicitly describes the Go FlyEase as “great for people with limited mobility seeking ease of entry,” so there’s no denying who the target audience is. As Nike also notes, the shoes are also a good option for people who needs a quicker way to take shoes on or off. That’s because inclusive design generally benefits everyone.
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