Nike’s innovative FlyEase technology, developed using insights from the disability community, is coming to Converse. The sneaker brand announced that its legendary Chuck Taylor All-Star sneaker has been upgraded with an added heel counter, which allows for easy, hands-free on-and-off wear. Signature details like a canvas upper remain on the new model, officially dubbed the Chuck Taylor All Star CX FlyEase.
Since introducing its FlyEase feature, Nike has struggled to keep up with overwhelming demand for the accessibility-focused shoes. Hype surrounding adult FlyEase kicks has kept the disability community — the very demographic it was designed for — from obtaining the sneakers, much less so at retail price. Yet after critique, Nike promised to make its FlyEase offerings more available with additional stock and bigger collections; a promise it looks like it’s fulfilling with a new Dynamo Go FlyEase sneaker for kids and now, the Chuck Taylor All Star CX FlyEase.
