Before adidas Consortium could really get back to its roots, Three Stripes focused on the essence of five key models that came together in pristine form to create the Tabula Rasa collection. Three Stripes brings back these same five for another go-round, and this time they live up to the division s implied collaboration, further multiplying in the process. adidas Consortium s Your Story Collection now includes at least eight pairs, as Kara Messin zx 2k boost a s leopard Pro Shell contrasts DJ Muro s Gucci-lean, Viktor Tell s Matchplay raises the bar Jim Thompson set and Shaniqua Jarvis shows Quote how to make not just the stripes on a ZX 500 all blue. Check out the second drop s first three pairs as well as new shots of a couple pairs we ped yesterday, let us know which is your favorite and stick with Sneake adidas yung 1 r News for updates on this pack we expect in stores within the next few weeks. via Sneaker Freaker
We ve understood the concept of A story told through sneakers for decades. It can be established that first recognized athletic sneaker the Converse Chuck Taylor was a story in itself, bringing the rebellious attitude to an organized sport. adidas recently embarked upon a refreshed Your Story capsule earlier this month, creating five distinct colorways transferred through memories of the Olympics from a select group of notable individuals, and continues with the Second Drop with five more special edition models. The collaborators engulf a wide range of influence, from artist/designer Stefan Glerum of Amsterdam (Decade Hi) and Junior Olympic swimmer Shaniqwa Jarvis (ZX500). The complete set is detailed just below, so take a look and stay tuned for more update terrex s on the Your Story collection! via HB
Even if he represents a different conference than the one many would have expected were this statement uttered just a month or so ago, adidas does indeed find itself with a legitimate shot to capture the NBA Championship with one of its marquee players. The Great Tim Duncan is leading a San Antonio Spurs team that s playing like a well-oiled machine, and even if Timmay is too big to rock Crazy Lights night in and night out, here s a new pair that d perfectly match SATX unique greyscale uniforms. The adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 in Dark Onyx and Tech Grey with white accents is better suited to slashing players who look to maximize their lightweight advantage with razor sharp lateral cuts. This pair will arrive at select adidas Basketball retailers on Thursday, May 24th, and are already up for pre-order at Eastbay and Foot Locker.
Its predecessor a beneficiary of both more retros and a James Bond x David Beckham hybrid, the adidas Originals Marathon 88 has been nearly forgotten as ZX classics handle the Three Stripes vintage running load. But new colorways are on tap for the immediate future, which means this sleek, low profile design that might be the closest competitor adidas has to New Balance s brand of timeless old school design, will soon be exposed to the public in a wider range of colors befitting its veteran status. You ll be able to see red, green and blue as well as two grey/white/black pairs after the jump below; tell us which one looks best and be on the lookout for these at select adidas retailers. via FNG
The Consortium backed Your Story collection from adidas Originals is prepared to some drop some strong retro models from the Three Stripes for its devotees, but that capsule isn t the be all end all to adida adidas adilette s classic models. One of their fan favorite running silhouettes, the adidas Originals ZX 8000, is set to pick up some of the slack this summer with the two pairs pictured here. It s hard to take a look at the red, white, and black pair and not have company man Derrick Rose come to mind, meanwhile the blue and orange is a bit harder to pin down in terms of inspiration. Click through to check out both pairs of the adidas Originals ZX 8000 that are on their way fo
r July and let us know which you prefer. Photos: Overkill
