These Nikes are THICCCCCC! - Adapt Auto Max
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The video opens with a playful tease about foot pictures, then dives into an unboxing of Nike Adapt Auto Max shoes. The host notes the sneakers are chunky and thick, calling them “thicc” and comparing their automatic lacing to the Back to the Future movie. They explain some core tech details, including a Cortex M4 processor, eight megabytes of flash memory, a capacitive touch controller, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a DC gear motor that tightens the laces. The unboxing also covers the box contents, charging cable placement, and Nike's wireless charging system, which the host tests and evaluates for practicality. The setup process is walked through step by step, including downloading the Nike app, signing into an account, and attempting to pair the shoes via Bluetooth, which initially encounters errors. The host then demonstrates the app-driven tightening, custom Move mode versus Comfort mode, and notes the audible feedback from the shoes during calibration. They discuss battery life projections, LED indicators, and how color-changing RGB LEDs can be customized, along with firmware update notes relevant to dual-color functionality. The review shifts to in-wear impressions, including comfort, weight, and real-world usability, such as the challenge of removing the shoes without the app, and the existence of side buttons for manual adjustments as a fallback. Conclusions highlight the potential appeal for people who struggle with lacing, while acknowledging the current price point, weight, data-sharing considerations, and true value given the feature set. The video ends with final thoughts about the design ethos, the futuristic vibe, and personal verdicts on whether these self-lacing sneakers are worth the investment, with a playful parting banter about who gets to keep the shoes.
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Questions answered
- What technology enables the Nike Adapt Auto Max to tighten the laces?
- A micro electro mechanical system inside the shoe drives a DC gear motor that tightens the laces, controlled by a Cortex M4 processor and supported by sensors inside the shoe.
- How do you set the desired tightness for the shoes?
- You use the Nike app to pair the shoes, then adjust the tightness in Move mode for automatic tightening or switch to Comfort mode for a looser fit.
- What are some practical considerations mentioned for using these shoes day to day?
- The shoes are heavier than typical sneakers, require Bluetooth pairing to function, and rely on the app or side buttons for adjustments; removing laces manually or via the app can be inconvenient when offline.