Nike ignited the worlds imaginations in 2011 when it released a limited run of Back to the Future II inspired MAG runners, shoes that exactly replicated Marty McFly’s footwear from the film. The shoes were however missing the infamous power laces that captured the world’s attention.
Rumours are running fast around the internet that Nike may correct this omission in 2015. According to Nike designer Tinker Hatfield who recently let slip that Yes the technology would appear next year, the actual year that Marty went to on his time traveling adventures.
Presented for your viewing pleasure are the videos inspiring a new generation of shoe designers, a flashback to a time when we imagined a future that is nearly here. Sit back, relax and imagine the possibilities.
Powerlaces as Imagined by Back to the Future II
The 2011 Nike MAG Commercial.
Reference: SoleCollector on Tinker Hatfield
Reference: Wikipedia Nike MAG
Reference: Wikipedia Back to the Future
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