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It is hard to imagine that there was not someone inside of Nike that lost their faith in humanity when the pitch for these things was originally taking off.

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[–] sudo42@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago

“I’ve got to leave early.”
“Why? We’re having fun!”
“Sorry, I got to go home and charge my shoes.”

We surely live in the future! /s

[–] NutWrench@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago (5 children)

Are hyper-expensive running shoes STILL a thing? Damn, people need to grow up.

[–] eyeon@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago (2 children)

If anything the gap is bigger than ever as the top end shoes are basically performance enhancers like the nike airflys used to set most records..and their new vaporflys being banned in the Olympics.

I guess it's better than hyper expensive shoes just being a paying for a brand thing?

[–] xthexder@l.sw0.com 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I thought the shoe market had nothing to do with actual usefulness, just how rare they are. It's not like most of the people buying these expensive shoes actually wear them.

[–] Cheesus@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That's the sneaker market, not running shoes

[–] xthexder@l.sw0.com 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I wasn't aware there was a difference. What classifies a shoe as a runner vs a sneaker? It seems like there's a ton of overlap to me

[–] Cheesus@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Running shoes will focus on function with support, breathability, moisture wicking, and breathability. They aren't necessarily the most comfy shoes to walk in because your gait is different walking vs running. The front of the shoe will have more cushion to help support you pushing off in your running stride.

Sneakers are meant to be more stylish everyday shoe. They focus more on form over function.

You're right there can be overlap. Adidas ultra boosts are stylish enough to be worn every day and are technically a running shoe. Not a lot of runners use them but they do offer the function of a running shoe.

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[–] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago

That is so very not the problem here. Everyone has things they enjoy that other people think are frivolous.

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[–] exanime@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Let me guess.... AI enhanced feature?

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

Those self-tying sneakers don't appear to have any laces to self-tie...

[–] dactylotheca@suppo.fi 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

These sneakers be like

[–] raptore39@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago

How long before it requires a subscription?

shoe ties STILL?

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