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The Nike Adapt BB Wolf Grey Takes Us Back To The Future All Over Again

In 2015, Nike caused a global media frenzy when it unveiled a pair of working Mags. Shortly after, it was confirmed that it was due for a limited release in 2016. Pop culture fanatics and avid collectors went wild especially after confirming that only 89 pairs will ever see production. Now the only way to get one is to buy it off a reseller, most of which are selling it for insane prices. Earlier this year, we saw the sportswear company release the Nike Adapt BB—a pair of self-lacing basketball kicks.

The demand for the iconic shoes from Back to the Future is certainly still at an all-time high. Thus, the brand is releasing something special to the delight of collectors everywhere. The Nike Adapt BB Wolf Grey is a new colorway that’s a spitting image of the Mags.

Everything about this new pair of kicks brims with pure homage material to the popular movie. You can see a wolf grey upper with splashes of white on the heel and the large Swoosh logos on the sides of its flyknit shroud. Lastly, the icing on the cake comes in the form of the translucent blue outsole and the two backlit buttons sitting on the flank of the midsole.

According to reports, the Nike Adapt BB Wolf Grey was first seen on May 19, 2019. It was during a preseason game between the Minnesota Lynx and Las Vega Aces. The self-lacing system goes by the name E.A.R.L., which apparently stands for Electro Adaptive Reactive Lacing. Whoever is in charge of marketing clearly understands the popularity of this exclusive colorway. To illustrate, owners of the Nike Hyperdunk Marty McFly 2015 can fetch a pretty penny if they auction off these babies.

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May 21, 2019 / Comments Off on The Nike Adapt BB Wolf Grey Takes Us Back To The Future All Over Again
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Self-Lacing Nike Adapt BB Makes Its Debut

Talk to anyone who loves pop culture and chances are you’ll probably hear about Back To The Future a lot. The film gave viewers a fantastic glimpse of what could possibly be in store in the coming years. One iconic on-screen product eventually made its way into the hands of die-hard collectors. Fans of the original trilogy can probably guess what we’re talking about—the self-lacing pair of shoes that blew everyone’s minds back then. The company released limited working replicas of the footwear and it sold out almost immediately. Now, we finally have a chance to own of a pair of futuristic kicks with the Nike Adapt BB.

The original self-lacing Nike Mag made its debut on October 21, 2015, which is apparently the date when the movie’s protagonist visited the future. After missing its original release date of March 20, 2016, it eventually hit retailers later that year. The limited number of pairs available, as well as its outrageous reseller prices, made it an impossible dream for most of us. Fortunately, the company will make the technology available for the masses albeit for $350 a pair.

Most sneakerheads believe that the Mags, which relies on its tie-in with the blockbuster movies, is all a marketing gimmick. Meanwhile, the Nike Adapt BB, on the other hand, is reportedly for serious athletes. Using futuristic technology and sensors, the shoe will supposedly provide the perfect fit for its user. A companion app for both Android and Apple devices is likewise available to make manual adjustments. Each pair features wireless charging and its definitely a pair that Marty McFly would rather have. Expect to see these sweet kicks in retailers on February 16, 2019.

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January 16, 2019 / Comments Off on Self-Lacing Nike Adapt BB Makes Its Debut
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