More than 200 U.S. and foreign patents pending and granted, and counting...

“We did not seek to invent and protect just one way to put a shoe on hands-free, but every way.”  —Mike Pratt, Founder

In 2019, Nike announced "a strategic investment in and exclusive intellectual property licensing partnership with [Kizik's parent company] Handsfree Labs, Inc., a pioneer in hands-free footwear technology."

Kizik products are protected by numerous U.S. and foreign patents. One or more of the following may apply to our products, and additional applications are pending. Additionally, our patent rights extend well beyond our commercialized products. If you have questions regarding our products or intellectual property rights, please contact us.