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Back To The (Lame) Future


October 9, 2010

Original Back To The Future II Nike Air Mags Are Going Up For Auction

Sure, you could wait for Nike to get moving on those self-lacing sneaker patents. But wouldn’t you rather own the Nike Air Mags worn by Marty McFly himself? Pretty soon, you’ll have your chance.


September 2, 2010

New Prototype Brings ‘Back To The Future II’ Shoes Closer To Reality

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The original prototype of the Back to the Future II-inspired Power Laces were cool but needed a bulky motor attached to the heel. This second prototype doesn’t. They’re also way more awesome and with donations, could become real.


August 26, 2010

Nike’s Got ‘Back To The Future II’ Sneaker Patents

They’re the ultimate pipe dream of shoedom: Back to the Future II Nike Air Mags. I mean, they’re self-lacing, for goodness sake. And Nike’s patented the technology to make them real, charging station included.


April 6, 2010

Back To The Future II Concept Drawings: Extreme Hoverboard Envy

Every time I get sad I don’t have a hoverboard, I remind myself that Back to the Future II takes place in 2015. There’s still time! And as these exquisite original concept drawings show, there’s so much more to crave.