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24 alternatives to Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

In this age of start-ups, Knight’s Nike is the gold standard

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Nike Tech Book ▲94

   An interactive shoppable lookbook by Nike

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   NIKE mag 2015▲196

   Self-lacing shoes from Back to the Future, limited release

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Sneakify▲133

   The first digital platform for Nike By You creations

   2024 · sneakify.io · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Nike HyperAdapt 1.0▲390

   Self-lacing running shoes

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Nike StyleBot▲108

   Nike’s bold new chatbot. Style outfits or create magic 🤖✨

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Shoestagram▲71

   It's like Google Glass... for your feet.

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Markhor▲195

   Luxury shoes direct from craftspeople

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Nike+ Running 4.5▲68

   New Nike+Coach = tips & routines for runners

   2013 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Nike Adapt BB▲135

   The future of Connected Shoes

   2019 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    .SWOOSH▲164

    Building and co-creating the future of Nike

    2023 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    SNKRS▲84

    Follow and buy your favorite Nike kicks

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    VB Engage 024 - Mark Ghermezian, free sneakers, and how apps are taking over the world▲78

    The one with the customized Nike IDs and the Aura

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    FeetMe Sport▲103

    A smart insole to help you run better with AI coaching

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Art of the Kickstarter: 148 - Revolutionizing Portable Footwear on Kickstarter▲63

    Revolutionary ultraportable footwear with silver

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    AliveShoes▲243

    Launch your own shoe line

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    This Shoe does not exist.▲154

    AI generated shoe designs

    2021 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Sole Stream▲83

    Social commerce platform for sneaker enthusiasts

    2023 · its alternatives →

18. 18FR
    Fastblr – Running Shoes Marketplace▲50

    2015 · fastblr.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    GiveMeTap▲131

    TOMS Shoes for water bottles

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Puma Fi▲131

    Self lacing shoes by Puma

    2019 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Tread by Leatherman▲81

    An analog wearable

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Sneaker Generator▲126

    Neural Network that makes shoes 👟

    2018 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Bucketfeet▲89

    Artist-designed footwear

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    PigaONE▲88

    Minimalist foot support gear for barefoot sports

    2017 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →