The Future is Now, Michael J. Fox Tries on Self Lacing Sneakers for the First Time

In what was the coolest feature in the Back to the Future Trilogy behind flying cars and hoverboards, the self tying kicks called the Nike MAG made for a jaw dropping movie experience.  It was such a far fetched idea that many chalked it up as just movie magic.

However, sneakerheads around the world never gave up hope.  Through rumors and hearsay, the possibility of self tying sneakers started to become more and more of a possibility.  Well it looks like the future is now.  On what was the exact date that Marty McFly went back to the future, actor Michael J. Fox was the very first person (outside of Nike) to try on these revolutionary shoe.  In what can only be described as a surreal moment watch as your childhood memories flash before your eyes as movie folklore becomes a reality.