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adidas Basketball Flashes On Court With New XENO Collection
By SoleInsider
XENO is back on court this winter with an all-new collection from adidas Basketball featuring the Crazy Explosive, D Lillard 2, and D Rose 7. Each of the three performance hoops shoes come equipped with a blacked-out upper given an added flash with the color-shifting reflective XENO material, guaranteeing a look unlike anything else on the court. All three models drop November 24th at adidas.com and select adidas Basketball retailers. The D Lillard 2 XENO will also get a special early release at Foot Locker 34th Street in New York City on November 19th.
Buy, Pass, Wait: Air Jordan 9 Kobe, adidas NMD, Under Armour Curry 3 Dub Nation
By SoleInsider
Welp, it looks like the Kicks On Fire staff is taking a break this week as they prepare for the craziness that is about to ensue over the next few weeks as the holidays sneaker release season is upon us. How do we know this? Because in this week’s edition of Buy, Pass, Wait, only one of our editors broke out with a “BUY” recommendation. Is that a condemnation on this week’s releases or are we all just bracing ourselves for a busy month and a half of heat dropping until the years ends? See for yourself…
Air Jordan 9 Kobe Bryant
Nike
Juan Martinez, Editor-In-Chief: (WAIT) It might do well in Los Angeles where Kobe is still king, but I have a feeling this will sit in stores especially as people are starting to save up for the apocalypse the upcoming flood of holiday releases. Jordan Brand messed up by not having either “8” or “24” on the heel. That tiny nod would have made all the difference between somebody (ok, maybe just me) buying them right away or waiting for a price drop.
Renz Ofiaza, News: (PASS) It’s a nice commemoration for one of the all-time greats. I’m not too keen on it, but, this should be something to look forward to for die-hard fanatics of Kobe.
Juan Carrillo, News: (PASS) It has the name “Kobe” in it, so that alone should make the shoe garner some extra attention. With that being said, I don’t think I’ve ever come across an Air Jordan 9 that I felt was a must-have. I respect Kobe and all, but I’m okay with not having this release.
Andres Carrillo, News: (PASS) Come on Jordan Brand, you knew we all wanted the Air Jordan 3 instead of this, but I guess we don’t always get what we want. I mean they should have at least put the “8” on the heel. If I were a hardcore Kobe fan I would probably buy this shoe, but since I’m not I’ll just admire from afar.
Packer Shoes x adidas NMD
Solebox
EIC Juan: (BUY) Hey look, NMDs can look awesome in color after all. We’ve been bombarded with monochromatic and muted colorways of the NMD ever since they debuted late last year that it’s nice to finally see some bright hues pop the silhouette. The pattern made them appear like they were mesh at first but now that I realize it’s a Primeknit release I might have to make a few calls to make this happen for me.
Renz: (PASS) I’m an advocate for the silhouette and color blocking theme is cool. I’m not too tempted in owning a pair, although, I would consider buying to resell, haha.
News Juan: (PASS) It’s a bit on the bold side, but taking a good look at it, I’m not sure if this is a colorway I’d wear often. I know the colors are inspired by the athletic apparel from the 80s, and I am an 80’s child, but to be quite honest, it’s still not enough reason for me to want to get a pair.
Andres: (PASS) I like the fact that this is a Primeknit NMD, but I don’t like the colors used on the shoe. They’re just too all over the place.
Nike Air Cruz Light Bone
Nike
EIC Juan: (WAIT) My appreciation for the Cruz has grown with each release, but I still need that colorway that will make me pull the trigger on a purchase. I can see myself rocking this light colored drop, but they could also be a dirt trap that bothers me to no end if they don’t look pristine. Yes, I’m a neat freak, don’t judge…
Renz: (PASS) It’s one of the best variations of the silhouette so far in my opinion. I guess I’m just biased towards the neutral shade. That rear strap just bothers me though.
News Juan: (PASS) I’ve never been a big fan of this particular model, and if I ever were to get a colorway of this model, it’s be one with a little bit more pop to it. I feel like the colorway lacks a little pop to it.
Andres: (PASS) I’ve had my eye on the Air Cruz since it made it debut last year, but I still haven’t seen that one colorway to make me buy a pair. I’ll just continue to wait it out longer.
Under Armour Curry 3 Dub Nation
UA
EIC Juan: (WAIT) I’m still not completely sold on Steph’s third signature shoe unlike his first two which were must-haves for me right away. That being said, there’s something cool about the Currys whenever they take on the colors of Steph’s team and this one is no different. I’m still holding off for now – maybe when the price drops – but if a Splash Brothers colorway drops that pops a little bit more, watch out.
Renz: (PASS) The colorway is appealing and should garner attention for those who support the team greatly. I’m just not interested on this silhouette, although, I do appreciate its simple profile.
News Juan: (PASS) I’m a Pacers fan so you know I’m a fan of the colorway, but the UA Curry 3 has yet to come out with a colorway I’d consider buying. This one is not an exception. Damn, it looks like I passed on every shoe this week. Ah, what are you gonna do, ha.
Andres: (PASS) Not really a fan of the Curry 3 so far. If I were to buy a pair it would have to be something more neutral that I could wear more often.
Adidas Celebrates National League MVP Kris Bryant With Chicago Takeover
By SoleInsider
Adidas is celebrating Kris Bryant‘s 2016 National League MVP with a Chicago takeover, surprising fans across the city with limited edition Kris Bryant “Kurse Breaker” shirts.
To distribute shirts in a new and innovative way, adidas partnered with fan engagement platform Fooji, and is utilizing Twitter and Uber for on-demand delivery of the shirts.
All Cubs fans have to do is respond to this tweet requesting a shirt and Fooji will use the location-based services on the fan’s mobile device to find them and deliver a shirt within an hour via an Uber.
Chicago's Kurse Breaker.
FREE shirts in Chicago to celebrate your champ and MVP @KrisBryant_23.
Adidas street teams also distributed shirts yesterday at iconic neighborhoods and landmarks around the city, including Wrigleyville, Harry Caray’s Restaurant, the L train Blue Line, Wicker Park, River North, etc.
Have A Look At The adidas Tubular Instinct Triple Black
By SoleInsider
Up next for the adidas Tubular Instinct is this Triple Black colorway of the model that helps give the shoe it’s sleekest look yet. Although the model is fairly new, adidas is putting extra effort into making it one of their best Tubular models. Let’s get a closer look at the shoe.
The adidas Tubular Instinct Triple Black’s most unique feature is the triangular pattern placed all across the upper. A suede-like material appears on the tongue, while the shoe appears to also come with waxed-laces. A tonal Black Tubular sole and the Trefoil branding on the tongue help give the shoe a minimalist aesthetic. The shoe can already be found at select international retailers, we will let you know once it arrives stateside. Hot? Let us know in the comments below.
I really like the triangular pattern placed all across the upper. The model itself is nice, and this coming from someone who really doesn’y mess with Tubular silhouettes.
An All-Black Version Of The adidas Tubular Radial Recently Dropped
By SoleInsider
The adidas Tubular Radial just dropped another tonal colorway for you to choose from. This time around the brand with the Three Stripes opts to cover the entire model in Black. Let’s take a closer look.
The adidas Tubular Radial is constructed out of a mesh underlay paired up with the synthetic materials placed on the overlays. The suede detailing on the panels, eyestay and heel counter help give it a bit of a premium feel. Adding some depth to the shoe is the elastic strap noted on the midfoot. Rounding out the all-Black aesthetic is the Black Tubular sole placed down low. Available now at select retailers, pick up this new colorway of the adidas Tubular Radial for the retail price of $110.
Chicago Cubs third-baseman (who just so happened to make the play for the final out of Game 7 of the World Series) was awarded the NL MVP trophy yesterday, Safe to say that the corner infielder is off to an incredibly hot start to his career, and him being tied to adidas seems to be a fitting relationship as the stripes is on that same trajectory as well. As a show of congratulations for their athlete, adidas hooked Kris up with a special gift package that includes the Pharrell x adidas NMD Human Race in blue as well as the upcoming Reigning Champ x adidas Ultra Boost (and can’t forget the adidas champagne).
In addition to the gift, adidas celebrates the MVP award with a “Kurse Breaker” takeover throughout the city of Chicago; fans can receive free shirts by responding to a tweet by @adidasbaseball (shown below), and Fooji, a fan engagement platform, will arrange to have the shirts delivered to them via Uber. adidas will also hand out free shirts at select neighborhoods such as Wrigleyville, Harry Caray’s Restaurant, the L train Blue Line, Wicker Park, River North, etc.
adidas NMD XR1 Duck Camo Releasing On Black Friday
By SoleInsider
adidas Originals continues to bring the adidas NMD heat for the Holiday 2016 season. Today we get a look at a brand new adidas NMD XR1, that updated sports-ready take on the famed silhouette featuring a protective cage overlay, full-length Boost cushioning on the midsole, and a sleek design paired with luxurious elements of suede on the tongue and heel for an added premium takedown.
The adidas NMD XR1 Duck Camo benefits from everyone’s favorite woodland pattern and serves as the perfect alternative for those of you who strike out on a pair of the upcoming BAPE adidas NMDs. We have some good news too – the adidas NMD XR1 Duck Camo will arrive at retailers on Black Friday, November 25th and will be available at a number of major shops for your purchasing pleasure.
Check out more detailed shots of the upcoming adidas NMD XR1 Duck Camo Black Friday release and know that select shops like Solebox will have this special pair in stock on November 25th.
adidas Originals has officially announced the release of the Yeezy Boost 350 v2 in three colorways. All three will be available on adidas.com and select retailers on November 23rd, 2016. In addition, the adidas Confirmed App has opened sign-ups for reservations on Monday, November 21st, and has now included Orlando, FL and Washington DC among the select cities that utilize the App reservation procedure. See the official store list for the Yeezy Boost 350 v2 below and stay tuned for the release next Wednesday, November 23rd.
This adidas NMD XR1 Black Camo Drops On Black Friday
By SoleInsider
A plethora of silhouettes will be available on Black Friday (the day following Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. and regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season).
One notable pair consists of this adidas NMD XR1, defined by duck camouflage covering its breathable mesh construction.
Rendered in understated tones of grey and black, tonal black accents are prominent for its signature TPU lacing cage component, laces, inner lining, branded heel badge and EVA plug across its heel. Finally, a clean white full-length boost sole unit finishes off the overall profile.
You can purchase this model at select adidas stockists on November 25th for $150.
All These Colorways Of The adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Will Be Releasing Next Week
By SoleInsider
The holiday season is fast approaching and adidas/Yeezy is not messing around this year. A day before thanksgiving adidas is planning on releasing three brand new colorways of the adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2. That’s right, three (3) different V2s will be dropping on the very same day. Coming in your option of Black and Red, Black and Olive or Black and Copper, each colorway comes with a Black Primeknit woven upper accented by the colored stripe placed on the lateral side of the shoe. A Black semi-translucent outsole and Black laces round out the minimalistic approach of the shoe. With three different colorways releasing on November 23rd, do you think you have a good chance in picking up at least one of them? Good luck, I (still) think you’re going to need it.
I like this colorway better than the inaugural one that dropped not too long ago only because it’s much more versatile. I would not cop, but yeah, it’s much more wearable.
All three colorways of the Yeezy Boost 350 v2 scheduled to release on Wednesday, November 23rd will be available for reservation through the adidas Confirmed App on Monday, November 21st, with sign-ups open right now. All three colorways are rumored to be up for grabs simultaneously, which suggests that users will be limited to just one of the three. adidas.com is also confirmed the release the shoes online on the release date of November 23rd. In addition, retailers are beginning to receive their stock as Livestock just announced their raffle for the upcoming release. Check out these new images of the adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2 below, sign up for their raffle, and stay tuned as more shops will begin releasing their own individual raffle release procedures soon.
adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2 Will Be On Confirmed App On November 21st
By SoleInsider
All three colorways of the Yeezy Boost 350 v2 scheduled to release on Wednesday, November 23rd will be available for reservation through the adidas Confirmed App on Monday, November 21st, with sign-ups open right now. All three colorways are rumored to be up for grabs simultaneously, which suggests that users will be limited to just one of the three. adidas.com is also confirmed the release the shoes online on the release date of November 23rd. In addition, retailers are beginning to receive their stock as Livestock just announced their raffle for the upcoming release. Check out these new images of the adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2 below, sign up for their raffle, and stay tuned as more shops will begin releasing their own individual raffle release procedures soon.
The adidas Futurecraft Biosteel is officially revealed, which consists as the world?s first performance shoe made using Biosteel® fiber — a replication of natural silk — at the Biofabricate Conference in New York.
This Futurecraft Biofabric prototype sneaker features an upper made from 100% Biosteel® fiber, a nature-based and completely biodegradable high-performance fiber, developed by the German biotech company AMSilk. The material is 15% lighter in weight than conventional synthetic fibers, in addition to being the strongest fully natural material available, as well as a more sustainable offering.
James Carnes, Vice President of Strategy Creation at adidas, said:
?In a year of ground-breaking innovations from adidas, the announcement of our partnership with AMSilk ? and the unveiling of the adidas Futurecraft Biofabric shoe ? is another step in our commitment to redefining the sports industry.
This concept represents premium innovation. By using Biosteel® fiber in our products, we have achieved an unrivalled level of sustainability. We are moving beyond closed loop and into an infinite loop ? or even no loop at all. This is a pioneering stride forward beyond sustainability into a new territory of bionic innovation.?
The shoe was unveiled at the renowned Biofabricate Conference in New York as adidas and AMSilk announce a partnership that will explore the use of Biosteel® fiber in more performance products for the future.
The featured silhouette is pretty solid and the construction is promising. Since it’s biodegradable, it doesn’t harm the world as well. It’ll be interesting to see what’s produced in the coming years.
The adidas Originals Stockholm Pack is out now. Available exclusively at Sneakernstuff, let’s get a closer at both colorways that make up the pack.
Named after the city located in Sweden, which also happens to be the location of Sneakernstuff, Stockholm is known for their contemporary design, their modern society and they progressive thinking way of life. Aside from that, they also have some cold and harsh weather to deal with. Snow, ice, rain, dark, you name it, they have to go through it. Taking in consideration everything the city consists of and what it has to go through, Sneakernstuff has created these two pairs of the Stockholm. The shoe comes in Grey/Black or Black/Grey. It’s constructed out of a 100% waterproof GORE-TEX® upper to shield from whatever type of winter weather comes your way. Minimal in design, the shoe sits on top of a gum rubber sole. Take a look at both pairs and know that you can now pick up either colorway of the adidas Originals Stockholm Pack exclusively at Sneakernstuff for the retail price of $139.
Kris Bryant Is Named The NL MLB MVP, adidas Gifts Him A Dope Celebration Pack Full Of Goodies
By SoleInsider
Kris Bryant is living the dream right now. Not only did he help lead his Cubs to the promised land and win the MLB World Series, the adidas athlete was also recently named the National League MLB MVP! What’s even more impressive is the fact that he’s only 24 years old! adidas is helping celebrate his accomplishments by gifting him a pretty cool celebration pack.
Not only does the pack come with a pair of the Pharrel x adidas NMD Human Race and Reigning Champ x Ultra Boosts, it also comes with things such as a sweet adidas watch and a MVP bottle of champagne for his popping pleasure. Get a good look at the pack above and let us know what you think.
