Nike Unveils 'Back to the Future'-Style Self-Lacing Sneakers

Fans of the "Back to the Future" film franchise have likely been counting the days until time machines, hoverboards and flying cars are a reality, but at least one of Marty McFly's futuristic gadgets — self-lacing sneakers — could soon inject a little innovation into your wardrobe. Nike has announced it will begin selling self-lacing sneakers later this year. "When you step in, your heel will hit a sensor and the system will automatically tighten," Tiffany Beers, a senior innovator a