How much do Nike Mags cost?
Online sales of the shoe ranged between US$2,300 and US$9,959. Ten additional pairs, packaged in presentation boxes, were sold exclusively by Nike at live auctions around the world, for a total of 1,510 pairs. A total of US$4.7 million was raised from the online auctions.
What does the Nike Mag do?
The 2016 Nike Mag combines the archetype invention with new technologies developed for the HyperAdapt 1.0. The result is an individually responsive system, called Adaptive Fit, that senses the wearer and tightens or loosens accordingly.
Can you buy Nike Mags?
Unfortunately, you can’t actually buy the shoes (yet). Until October 11, you can buy raffle tickets for $10 a pop that enter you in a drawing to win one of the 100 pairs Nike will make available globally. Most importantly, 100% of the proceeds to to the Michael J. Fox Foundation to help find a cure for Parkinson’s.
When did the Nike Mags come out?
The Nike MAG first appeared in 1989 in Back to the Future Part II. Designer Tinker Hatfield was asked to create a shoe for the second installment of the series which took place in the then-future 2015.
How do Nike Mags fit?
The Nike Air Mags fits true to size and if you prefer a little snug fit, you can go down half a size. It is available in men’s sizing only and women can grab a pair by going down at least 1.5 in size to accommodate their foot size.
Why did Nike come up with the MAG?
The innovation team, which regularly looks into a crystal ball of athlete insight and technology to project the future of sport, took that task further. The resulting Nike Mag reinvented the conventional lacing system, integrating it into an inimitable design that became an enduring beacon of popular culture.
What are power laces on the Nike MAG?
This innovation advances what was coined the Nike Mag’s “power laces,” combining the archetype invention with digital technology. The result is an individually responsive system that senses the wearer’s motion to provide adaptive on-demand comfort and support. But this is just the first iteration.
How many pairs of Nike Mags are there?
The Nike Mag is a limited-edition release of 89 pairs. The majority of these will be available to residents of the United States and Canada through a digital draw process.