Several situations can turn seemingly simple tasks, such as putting on your shoes, into a painstaking, challenging, or frustrating experience. I’ve found that when the heel gets crushed, often so do your fingers.
Thankfully shoe brands are adapting to these challenges by crafting options that streamline this task - all while offering a diverse array of designs.
Today, let’s chat about one of those brands:
Nike adaptive line: The Go Flyease line employs a hinge in the midsole that allows the shoe to maintain its open or closed state without the need for hands. These shoes were introduced as a part of Nike’s commitment to inclusivity and innovation in athletic and casual footwear.
Initial thoughts on Nike Go Flyease:
I encountered some difficulty when trying to purchase this product. If you visit Nike’s Flyease page, you’ll find that only two of their links work or else you’ll get the following memo... ‘product page is not available.’ So, at the time of this post, the only links that work are “Shop All” or “Nike Dynamic Go” (an adaptive shoe for kiddos). I ended up acquiring these shoes through Amazon, but I could only locate the ‘Men’s’ version. However, I was very determined to try this shoe! So I opted for the smallest size available. Overall, the Nike Go Flyease isn’t a design I would naturally gravitate toward for my own wear. Nonetheless, I found them to be remarkably comfortable. Based on the reviews I’ve come across, it seems that others share this sentiment
Things to keep in mind for clinicians, care partners, or individuals with LE impairments:
Adaptive shoes may be particularly helpful for people who have swollen feet, AFOs (ankle foot orthotics), or for those who wear prosthetic feet. They may also be helpful for those who have difficulty with bending over or getting their foot onto their knee (sitting in a figure-four stretch).
Social media: @nike
Website: https://www.nike.com/flyease
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