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Shoes the wrong size? Nike has an app for that

An app that measures customers’ feet will be available on phones and in stores in July.

An app that measures customers' feet will be available on phones and in stores in July.
An app that measures customers' feet will be available on phones and in stores in July.
Nike

Nike says three out of every five people are wearing shoes that are the wrong size. So the sneaker company is launching an app to measure customers’ feet before they order. It’ll be available on phones and in stores in July. It could help the athletic apparel maker minimize the perennial and expensive problem of returned merchandise.

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