Nike has released its latest basketball model designed to be more accessible for athletes with special needs, the Air Precision Flyease.
Flyease technology, which debuted on the LeBron Soldier 8 in July 2015, eschews traditional lacing. The concept is simple enough, placing a zipper around the ankle and straps by the collar to remove the heel of the shoe, making the task of taking shoes on and off easier for people with certain disabilities.
The inspiration behind Flyease is credited to Matthew Walzer, who wrote to Nike as a teen and caught the attention of CEO Mark Parker. Walzer, who has Cerebral Palsy, convinced Nike to make sneakers to better suit athletes of varying capabilities.
The newest model, the Nike Air Precision Flyease, is offered in black/red and black/white colorways. It features a lightweight Air-sole unit in the midsole, extra padding around the collar for increased comfort, and a midfoot strap across the laces. The most important feature is, of course, the Flyease zipper that starts on the ankle and wraps around the heel of each shoe.
The Nike Air Precision Flyease is available now on nike.com here for $70.
