Adidas has launched new laceless footwear for tennis players. The new Stycon shoe, whose silhouette does not look like the typical tennis sneaker, is said to offer optimized comfort for wearers thanks to improved fit and control. The shoe has no shoelaces and a knit collar, designed to naturally expand to adjust to the foot’s shape. The Stycon was launched on Jan. 7 in grey and green for men, and grey and purple for women. It exists in both a hard-court and clay-court version. In November 2019, Nike launched the Air Zoom Pulse, a laceless athletic shoe designed for those in the medical profession. Previously, in January 2019, Nike had unveiled the Nike Adapt BB, a pair of laceless sneakers that feature a self-lacing system, tightening at the touch of a button or a swipe on one’s smartphone.

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