Nike has announced the discontinuation of creating new versions of its Adapt self-lacing shoes, leading to the removal of the Adapt BB mobile app from app stores. This means users will lose the ability to adjust the shoe's lighting, a feature previously controlled through the app. While existing users can still use physical buttons on the sneakers to power them on and off and tighten or loosen the laces, the loss of the app will limit functionalities like saving presets. Nike's move highlights the challenges of maintaining smart apparel long-term, as updates may render certain features unusable. This decision serves as a reminder that smart products can outlast the technology supporting them, leaving users with potentially limited functionality in their once cutting-edge footwear.