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Nike Air Force 1 Receives the FlyEase Treatment: Offering hands-free convenience.

Nike FlyEase helps people with disabilities put on their sneakers. The story behind the technology goes back to Kizik footwear. We spoke to Skip Lei about it.

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How the Nike Go FlyEase upended the world of adaptive fashion Nike touted the newest version of their FlyEase sneaker as a shoe "for everybody," because it allows the wearer to put it on without bending over or even using their arms at all. Perfect for people with disabilities — except the limited edition was snatched up and out of reach of those who most need it, critics say. Social Sharing Nike Go FlyEase, touted as a shoe for everybody, should have been marketed as adaptive fashion, critic...

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Matthew Walzer is the inspiration behind Nike's new collection of hands-free footwear. Walzer sent an email to Nike which he described as “Hail Mary” attempt to get Nike’s attention to create a completely hands-free way to put on shoes, making it easier for people with disabilities.

Go FlyEase is Nikes first hands-free sneaker (Credit: Nike.com) Matthew Walzer, who was born with cerebral palsy, had overcome most of the mobility and motor skills challenges associated with the congenital disorder by the time he turned 16 in 2012. However, with limited dexterity in his right hand, one essential task remained elusive — tying his shoelaces. Realizing there were probably millions of others facing a similar challenge, he reached out to his favorite shoe company, Nike, for help...

In this Article Nike’s announcement of the Go FlyEase last week made headlines in the footwear world and beyond. The hands-free sneaker featured Nike’s latest innovations, a bi-stable hinge to keep it secure when open or closed, and a Kickstand Heel that references how people kick off their shoes. The Go FlyEase is the latest silhouette since Nike launched its FlyEase line, with a commitment to “creating shoes that are quick and easy to get into, and more hands-free.” Previous releases ...

As a teen with cerebral palsy, Matthew Walzer was unable to tie his shoes — prompting him to ask Nike for help.

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