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HandsFree Labs

HandsFree Labs features its patented hands-free footwear technology that helps its users put up their footwear easily.

Backed by

NikeNike

EQUITY on November 20, 2019

About

Handsfree Labs develops patented F.A.S.T. hands-free step-in shoe technology, operates KIZIK and PILAR footwear brands, and partners with manufacturers like Nike from its Vineyard, Utah headquarters.

Mission

Handsfree Labs is a pioneer in hands-free footwear technology that enables consumers to step in and out of shoes without lacing or using their hands. The company owns a portfolio of patented step-in shoe technologies branded F.A.S.T.® and is the parent company of footwear brands KIZIK® and PILAR. HandsFree Labs is led by founder and CEO Mike Pratt and is based in Vineyard, Utah. The company describes its product as bringing comfort and convenience of hands-free shoes to everyone. HandsFree says its partnership with Nike accelerates its vision to reinvent how people put on shoes and introduce the technology more broadly. Nike framed the collaboration as building on its FlyEase platform to provide greater access to sport for more athletes.

Quick Facts

Founded

2019

Funding

EQUITY

Industry

Consumer, Consumer Goods, Shoes

Team Size

11-50

Headquarters

Vineyard, New South Wales, Australia

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