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by jamilbk 2711 days ago
When a shoe becomes untied, will it auto-lace as I’m walking?

And why stop at shoes? Bring on the auto-lacing corsets, self-buttoning shirts, and auto-adjusting belts (useful for large meals).

2 comments

I think one of the things make a suit 'prestigious' is that it requires effort and time.
Jackie Chan's suit in Tuxedo looked prestigious enough.
Really, apart from Zippers and Velcro, clothing fastening technology seems to be stuck in the 19th (or maybe earlier than that) century

Yes I want self-tightening shoes, continuous belts (some exists, or close enough solutions, but still with the buckle), self-adjusting and tightening wrist bands, etc

And don't get me started on "button down" shirts, I actively prefer those with the rivet type fastener because at least they're trying

Rivet fasteners are great for doing a hulk impression as they all pop open. Less useful if you are an able-bodied adult who does more than sit or walk slowly throughout the day.
I never had them pop unexpectedly in me, and I prefer less formal attire when doing physical activities