Nike restocks the hard-to-find Go FlyEase slip-on sneakers
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Nike's Go FlyEase sneakers feature a bistable hinge that allows you to put them on hands-free. | Image: Nike Nike's Go Flyease sneakers are back in stock. Normally, sneaker restocks are something you don't expect anyone other than hypebeasts to get excited about, but it's a bit different with Nike's hands-free shoes. While praised for its accessible design, the $120 Go FlyEase has also been notoriously hard to find for the people who would benefit from them the most.
The Go FlyEase made a splash when it was first introduced thanks to its bistable hinge. The design allows the shoe to switch between an open" and closed" position, making it possible for someone to simply step into the shoe without having to use their hands. The issue was Nike didn't handle the launch well. A combination of limited availability and hype led to resale sites...