Self-lacing Nike Mags from 'Back to the Future' are in New York City
After decades of anticipation, Nike's self-lacing sneakers are upon us -- exactly when 'Back to the Future' told us they'd be.
For the first time ever, the Nike Mags with self-lacing technology are a real thing. According to a few sources on Twitter, pairs have been spotted across New York City.
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This is major: A source at Nike confirms to me the first pair of self-lacing Nike Mag shoes are in NYC. $nke#backtothefuture#mag
— Sara Eisen (@SaraEisen) October 21, 2015
The first pair of self-lacing Nike Mag shoes is in New York City.
— Heidi Burgett (@heidiburgett) October 21, 2015
The Mags have been released before, though without the futuristic lacing technology. Even with plain, old manually-tied laces, they're arguably the hottest collector's item in the sneaker industry, with pairs selling for thousands of dollars.
Nike first hinted at an unveiling on Tuesday, tweeting at Michael J. Fox.
.@realmikefox see you tomorrow.
— Nike (@Nike) October 21, 2015
We'll be sure to keep you updated with more updates as they come, so stay with us for more photos and news.
UPDATE: The sneakers will be auctioned off with the proceeds going to charity. Michael J. Fox tweeted a letter received from Nike designer Tinker Hatfield, detailing a 2016 release, benefitting Fox's foundation for Parkinson's Disease. So, sneakerheads who want a hard-to-find collector's piece while helping out a great cause: Start saving up some cash.
The letter I received from Tinker today. Thanks @Nikepic.twitter.com/UIolXrkUVC
— Michael J. Fox (@realmikefox) October 21, 2015
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