In 1991, archeologists in Italy discovered Otzi the frozen iceman from 3,300 BC, and on the caveman's frozen feet were shoes with shoelaces, made from hemp and rope.

The need for sanitary products is an ongoing issue that affects many girls' ability to attend school, and this initiative aims to address that gap.

"We picked basketball as the first sport for Nike Adapt intentionally ... want these in their collection. "Whether a shoe that removes the needs for laces is necessary is definitely up for debate.