Here are patents Nike filed that prove that they considering making the shoes from Back to the Future II. Michael Maloof of the McFly 2015 movement, dug them up yesterday. galleryPost('mcflypatents', 3, 'McFly 2015 Sneaker Patents'); [McFly2015, via NeatoRamaLamaDingDong]
A $7.99 gizmo that lets you use the Nike+iPod Sports Kit without having to buy swooshed trainers has gone on sale. The Shoe Pouch is a waterproof bag made of neoprene that you place the sensor inside and attach to your shoe via its shoe laces. There’s another pic after the jump.
AU: I’ve seen one or two of these out there already, and neoprene could be a bit too loose for my money. It needs to be firmly held in place to achieve best accuracy (like, say, in the sole of the shoe?) The best ones are a custom plastic housing that fits tightly into the shoelace weaving. -SB
We’ve seen flashlight slippers before, but were they in the shape of a car? Definitely not. These Illuminating Car speakers? Definitely shaped like cars.
Not only do they have little light-up headlights that come on when you step in them, they’re “ultra-soft” and plush, which means they’ll be super comfortable on the cold floor of your bathroom. Plus, they cover your entire foot, so you won’t have to worry about accidentally peeing on yourself thanks to horrible aim at 3 a.m. [Product Page via Techie Diva]
The Star Wars merch guys have coupled up with Adidas to celebrate the movie’s 30th anniversary. And this is what they came up with: hideous shiny patent leather Superstars that kill with one look – rather like Darth, really. galleryPost('darthvaderadidas', 4, 'darthvaderadidas');
There’s a party between my first and second toe, and everyone’s invited! These LED flip flops illuminate while you walk, balancing the subtle shades of red, blue and green for all to enjoy. At under $10 a pair, you can’t afford not to pick up a pair, unless you’re one of those hoity toity consumers who won’t wear the world’s most immediate energy solution on your feet—just because the sandals are too “ugly as sin” for your champagne tastes.
AU: I just had to change the header to ‘thongs’, but the crew selling them do call them flip flops, so I’ve left that alone in the body. It does instantly turn me off wanting to buy them — really suitable for kids and beach ravers only anyway. -SB
[product via shinyshiny]
Proof positive that you can put any nostalgic piece of tech in a shoe and we’ll post it.
Not for sale. – Mark Wilson
Nintendo Gameboy Platform Shoes [newlaunches]
Behold the Archport Classic. *Cough*. Stylish, isn’t it? I see it as the kind of shoe that Max from Hart To Hart would be wearing if he was still alive and they had commissioned Hart To Hart: The Geritol Years and he was schlepping around an old people’s home waiting for Jon and Jen (“She’s gawjus“) to bring him soft fruits and news of Freeway.
The Archport Classic is not just any old shoe, however. As well as being excellent for “working out at the gym or just hanging out” it’s got a secret hidden compartment, the Archportâ„¢ cartridge, for you to stash a door key and three credit cards (or similar-sized items, should you be uncreditworthy) or cash. Available in white or Widow Black (Omigod, call Jen and Jon, they murdered someone at the old folks’ home!) it’ll cost you $79.99 and get you all the envious looks your cataracts can handle at Sunset View. – Ad Dugdale
Product Page [Amazon via Red Ferret]
This is a friendly reminder to sign the McFly 2015 project. You know, to convince Nike to build Marty McFly’s kicks from Back to the Future II. I’ve signed because they’re cool enough to risk tearing up the space time continuum with an early release.
If you’d agree, go ahead, click through and sign. – Brian Lam
Make it Happen [Mcfly 2015]
