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This Grey adidas NMD R1 Is A JD Sports Exclusive
By SoleInsider
Need more NMDs in your life? Yes? Good, because it seems like adidas has been supplying you with an endless amount of colorways to choose from as of late. Up next is this Grey colorway of the model. Only issues is, it’s an exclusive since it’s only available at JD Sports.
The adidas NMD R1 is constructed out of a mesh upper lightly contrasted by the hits of Blue and Black used to color the midsole plugs and heel. Your usual White Boost midsole is placed below, all while sitting on top of a Black rubber outsole. Thoughts on this new colorway? If you’re feeling the shoe, add them to your collection today by picking up a pair through JD Sports.
Official Images And Release Details For The Kith x adidas Ultra Boost Mid
By SoleInsider
After countless teasers and early looks, Ronnie Fieg has officially unveiled the highly anticipated Kith x adidas Ultra Boost Mid.
Fieg has worked with adidas the entire year on this release and has also created a brand new silhouette, the adidas Ultra Boost Mid. The Kith x adidas Ultra Boost Mid features a new ribbed sock-like appearance on the collar for a snug fit along with additional padding that locks the wearer?s foot in place for a sturdy ride. This heightened version of the Ultra Boost also goes with the cage-less look and opts for taped panels that create a subtle branding nod. Additional details include an all-over multicolored Primeknit upper made out of a wool-blend fabric which is executed in a much denser knit than normal to retain warmth, heel pull tabs, white heel counters, multicolored Primeknit laces to match the upper, a White Boost midsole, and a white Continental rubber outsole.
The Kith x adidas Ultra Boost Mid will release on Friday, December 23rd at all Kith shops and online at KithNYC.com on December 23rd at midnight 12AM EST for a retail price of $210.
The adidas Harden Vol. 1 13 Below Zero Is Available Now
By SoleInsider
James Harden and the Houston Rockets won’t be in action on Christmas Day, but that wasn’t going to stop adidas from creating a special Christmas-themed sneaker for The Beard.
Seen above is the adidas Harden Vol. 1 Christmas or as it’s officially known, “13 Below Zero.” The shoe features a white and grey Primeknit and leather upper with Xeno detailing on the heel. This holiday colorway of the Harden Vol. 1 is inspired by the snow and the way Harden “freezes” his defenders on the court.
You can purchase the adidas Harden Vol. 1 13 Below Zero at select adidas retailers beginning today for $160.
The adidas Superstar Is Coming With Gold And Silver Shelltoes
By SoleInsider
The adidas Superstar celebrated its 30th anniversary not too long ago, but has since taken a backseat to a number of silhouettes in the three stripe’s catalog that’s now more focused on innovation and new technologies than anything else. That doesn’t mean that the 80s icon hasn’t been revamped itself, as adidas Originals is ushering in the New Year with two premium “Metallic Toe” takes on the Superstar’s legendary shelltoe construction.
The adidas Superstar Gold Toe and adidas Superstar Silver Toe takes the precious metal route to task while each colorway features smooth white or black leather uppers for a more traditional juxtaposition. Even the tongue branding featuring the trefoil logo is revamped with metallic prints while the side panel ‘Superstar’ wordmark gets a matching gold or silver finish. What do you think of the look?
Check out more detailed shots of the adidas Superstar Gold Toe & Silver Toe options below and know that this women’s exclusive will be available come January 2017 at select shops. Stay tuned for more details via our always-updated Release Dates page.
Complete Release Info For The adidas NMD R1 Tri-color Pack
By SoleInsider
One of the hottest shoes of the year, the adidas NMD, is still releasing in a plethora of colorways this Holiday 2016 season, and one of our favorite in-house colorways in the adidas NMD Tri-Color Pack is returning to store shelves in the near future. The adidas NMD R1 Primeknit Tri-Color Pack features two simple colorways of the premium woven NMD model, each with three stripe branding on the side panel with alternating colors of royal, white, and red differentiating the stripes from past releases. The added color pops also alter the international ‘The Brand With The Three Stripes’ heel tab while that patented full-length Boost midsole brings the signature comfort that this must-have model has been known for since debuting a little over a year ago.
Check out more detailed shots of the adidas NMD R1 Tri-Color Pack below and stay tuned for the official global release on December 26th.
Ronnie Fieg x adidas Ultra Boost Aspen Has A Release Date
By SoleInsider
Ronnie Fieg’s been teasing his adidas Ultra Boost collaboration for quite some time now, and today we finally have full release information regarding the KITH adidas Ultra Boost Aspen. The Multi-Color offering will release on December 23rd, 2016 at midnight EST for $210 USD via KITH online. Select adidas Consortium retailers will then stock the pair a week later.
The KITH adidas Ultra Boost Aspen features a brand new mid-top silhouette construction that Ronnie Fieg helped develop at the three stripe’s brand headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. The protective cage overlay found on the popular running model is completely absent from Ronnie Fieg’s creation while a bolstered Primeknit construction is extended in height to accommodate the colder weather. Transparent tape-esque overlays help support the lacing system and bring a subtle three stripe branding on the side panel while a clean white heel cage matches the full-length Boost cushion system.
Ronnie Fieg also brought his unique aesthetic to the freshly introduced adidas Response Trail Boost “Aspen”. The winterized silhouette takes inspiration from 90s trail shoes with technological advancements like double-layered mesh, a neoprene collar for extra comfort, and a Continental rubberized outsole for extra grip. The KITH x adidas Response Trail Boost will be available alongside the coveted Ultra Boost Mid on December 23rd as well, only for $160 USD.
Be sure to stick around for detailed images of the KITH x adidas Consortium “Aspen Collection” and check out full release info below. Stay tuned for more updates right here on Sneaker News.
It’s hard to believe it with the current success of the shoe, but 2017 is already looking better than ever for the adidas Ultra Boost. Today we get an early preview of another must-have colorway of the Ultra Boost 3.0 for the new year, this time in a fresh “Aqua” green Primeknit upper. Like the rest of the 3.0 iterations of the most popular running shoe on Earth we’ve seen already, this vibrant aqua colorway with navy blue accents also features the heathered stripe detailing in the weave as well as a translucent cage in a matching shade. Ultra Boost fanatics can get this upcoming colorway on your radar now, and stay tuned to Sneaker News for a solid release date.
Complete Release Info For The adidas NMD R1 Tri-Color Pack
By SoleInsider
One of the hottest shoes of the year, the adidas NMD, is still releasing in a plethora of colorways this Holiday 2016 season, and one of our favorite in-house colorways in the adidas NMD Tri-Color Pack is returning to store shelves in the near future. The adidas NMD R1 Primeknit Tri-Color Pack features two simple colorways of the premium woven NMD model, each with three stripe branding on the side panel with alternating colors of royal, white, and red differentiating the stripes from past releases. The added color pops also alter the international ‘The Brand With The Three Stripes’ heel tab while that patented full-length Boost midsole brings the signature comfort that this must-have model has been known for since debuting a little over a year ago.
Today we get word that the adidas NMD R1 Tri-Color Pack will not only be restocking at select stateside retailers on December 26th, but international spots like Titolo will have each color option available on December 27th. If you missed out on your favorite colorway, be sure to head over to our Release Dates page for more information and start planning on how you’ll be picking up a pair. You can read more about the stateside availability in this post here.
Check out more detailed shots of the adidas NMD R1 Tri-Color Pack below and stay tuned for more of the latest adidas Originals updates right here on Sneaker News.
The adidas Harden Vol. 1 Gets An Icy 13 Below Zero Colorway for Christmas
By SoleInsider
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for the adidas Harden Vol. 1, as the debut James Harden signature model drops this holiday season in a snowy white colorway. The icy “13 Below Zero” look for the bearded one’s Christmas Eve game features a knit upper in a white and light grey striped pattern, contrasted with bright white leather for the toe cap and snowy translucent midsole walls. The clean colorway also features pearlescent “frost” detailing for the stripes and TPU midfoot shank to add the final seasonal touch.
The Christmas Harden Vol. 1 will arrive just in time for the holiday, slated to release at select adidas Basketball retailers tomorrow, December 20th.
Having originally debuted in 1997, the adidas Gazelle Super will be returning 20 years later in 2017 in a couple of OG colorways. The pair we see above features a blue suede upper with white detailing on the leather three stripes branding, tongue, inner liner, heel tab, and the sole unit. Adidas branding on the side panels as well as gold Gazelle branding finish off the look.
Look for the adidas Gazelle Super to make its return in January of 2017. Stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for updates.
Dak Prescott Says The adidas Ultra Boost Is The Shoe Of The Year
By SoleInsider
Rookie quarterback Dak Prescott has found unprecedented success in his first season in the NFL, leading the much-scrutinized Dallas Cowboys to a commanding 12-2 record as a full-time starter. In a recent interview with Hypebeast, Dak opened up about his personal tastes in fashion and music and noted that the Ultra Boost is the shoe of the year. Not surprising, considering he is an adidas athlete (and recently wore the AlphaBOUNCE in an ad for the brand and retailer Champs Sports), but would be wrong if he was a neutral member? Probably not. Check out his full interview with Hypebeast here.
adidas Will Br Bringiing Back The adidas Gazelle Super In 2017
By SoleInsider
The adidas Gazelle was relevant once more in 2016. adidas hopes that the return of the adidas Gazelle Super has a similar outcome. adidas has decided to retro the classic model next year and today we have for you one of the first colorway that will be placed on the shoe once it returns.
The adidas Gazelle Super runner is an alternate version of the Gazelle that shares some similarities. This version of the model comes in a vintage suede upper accompanied by a revamped tongue. Just like the OG Gazelle, the same type of branding in the same areas can be found on this pair as well. Trefoil branding appears on the heel and tongue, Three Stripes on the paneling, and adidas branding right above the stripes. An off-White sole unit creates a vintage aesthetic on the shoe. Expect these to drop early next year? Hot? Let us know if you’re happy to see this model make a return.
adidas Will Be Bringing Back The adidas Gazelle Super In 2017
By SoleInsider
The adidas Gazelle was relevant once more in 2016. adidas hopes that the return of the adidas Gazelle Super has a similar outcome. adidas has decided to retro the classic model next year and today we have for you one of the first colorway that will be placed on the shoe once it returns.
The adidas Gazelle Super runner is an alternate version of the Gazelle that shares some similarities. This version of the model comes in a vintage suede upper accompanied by a revamped tongue. Just like the OG Gazelle, the same type of branding in the same areas can be found on this pair as well. Trefoil branding appears on the heel and tongue, Three Stripes on the paneling, and adidas branding right above the stripes. An off-White sole unit creates a vintage aesthetic on the shoe. Expect these to drop early next year. Hot? Let us know if you’re happy to see this model make a return.
#KoFBestOf1016: How The adidas NMD Avoided Becoming The Next Roshe
By SoleInsider
Smart booking can mean the difference between a flash in the pan and a beloved classic that is relevant years from now. When a hit comes from out of nowhere, whether it be a hot holiday toy or an undrafted athlete all of a sudden takes their league by storm, it’s always interesting to see what path their bosses take them to see whether they just ride out the initial wave or build something special with it for the future.
The Nike Roshe Run and the adidas NMD both experienced unbelievable amounts of critical and retail success when they first launched in 2012 and 2015 respectively. But whereas now the Roshes are seemingly afterthoughts in Nike’s catalog meant to just satisfy the entry-level crowd, adidas appears to be turning the NMD into something that becomes not just their own Roshe, but their own franchise not unlike an Air Force 1, Air Max or Air Jordan. Let’s take a look at the ways The adidas NMD Avoided Becoming The Next Roshe as we continue down our look back at the year that was with #KoFBestOf2016.
Starting From The Top On Down
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When the Nike Roshe Run first came out back in 2012 it became an overnight success thanks to its everyday look and low price point. It was about as minimal a sneaker as Nike has ever dropped in terms of design and materials used, but it resonated in a way that few could have ever imagined. When a hot sneaker can cost just a little over how much a video game might go for, you just get it no questions asked. However, we probably didn’t realize it then that it would doom Nike’s further plans of elevating the Roshe. By being a surprise hit that was easy on the wallet, it set a level of expectation for future editions that they too would be cheap. On a personal level, once I owned a pair of Roshes, I didn’t see the need to get a more expensive sneakerboot version or even one with Flyknit (and I loooooove Flyknit).
The original colorway of the adidas NMD was a revelation and set the table for all future colorways and styles to come. Entering the market with a black Primeknit upper was smart on adidas because it introduced the NMD as something that was instantly wearable, versatile and came in at a premium price point. The drops that followed did not stray far from the formula and kept the hype train moving until they finally released the affordable R1 styles that opened it up to everybody. By that point, those who did not yet own a pair of NMDs or weren’t willing to spend the money for the Primeknit versions were hooked by the $120 editions.
Every Launch Felt Like An Event
Earlier in the year, we called the first massive drop of the NMD R1 a revolution followed up by a sequel that lived up to the hype. There was even a game-like quality to each of these big launches because you couldn’t just pick one store and try your luck there. While different retailers stocked the same general release NMDs they each also had their own exclusives that had everybody guessing. Ever thought you would pay nearly three hundred bucks for a Champs Sports-exclusive reflective colorway of the NMD R1?
During their initial run, Roshes experienced unprecedented levels of success as well, but it was eventually engulfed by other Nike releases at the same time. The NMD came along when adidas was riding the wave of success set by the Ultra Boost and Kanye West and Nike/Jordan wasn’t delivering the consistent wave of hits like they used to.
NMDs Went Viral
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The build-up for the NMD rivaled anything Jordan Brand was able to pull off in 2016. The big difference between the two? People actually wore their NMDs. Resellers tried to scoop up as many pairs as possible for their own nefarious needs of course, but by the time the summer and fall seasons came along, it was impossible to walk outside – especially in Southern California – without seeing somebody rock a pair.
You couldn’t pigeonhole the NMD to a particular subset of the population. Hipsters, grandparents, “real sneakerheads”, wannabe style icons all wear the NMD. You know what shoe was like that a few years ago? You guessed it, the Nike Roshe Run. But where the Roshe met their demise as a “cool” sneaker was when they eventually all became beaters. I can’t even recall the last time I saw a fresh pair of Roshes; meanwhile, everybody is keeping their NMDs nice and clean for now. It’ll be interesting to see if people are still wearing the same pair in 2017 or if we’ll see a re-up.
Smart Collaborations
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Quick, name a memorable Nike Roshe Run collab. I’ll wait… still waiting… ok…
In the past year, adidas has worked with stores, blogs, and world (world) famous celebrities to create a suite of memorable NMD collabs. In following with the plan so far, none of them have really strayed far from the formula that made the NMD a hit. You have the much-hyped (and maligned because of the reseller drama) BAPE collab that drapes the NMD in their iconic camo style, the Pharrell Human Race entries that more or less follow in the footsteps of his Supercolor Superstars in terms of color palette, and the Masterminds and Offsprings drops that don’t hit you over the head with their uh, collab-iness. You know the shoe has been well-protected when the most “out there” colorway so far is the Packer collab that would turns the NMDs into an 80s track jacket.
This leaves the door open for adidas to really go crazy with the NMD at some point. It could come in 2017, but when the silhouette finally needs that shot in the arm and brands are able to really play around with the possibilities and create real stories with the shoe, it should be a glorious mess… in a good way.
Duh, Boost
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One shoe has Boost, the other doesn’t. Guess which one we’re going with?
Because the NMD is still in the “honeymoon” period much like the Roshe was in its first full year, there is always the chance that the shoe could eventually hit a tipping point and become overexposed or be considered overrated. But because we still haven’t found the successor to Boost and adidas is really playing the long game with the NMD, it seems likely they will drop something that will sully the brand.
Exuding a festive vibe with its multicolored primeknit construction and matching laces, the eye-catching component is complemented with pristine white accents utilized for the TPU-reinforcing heel counter, pull tabs on the heel and tongue, as well as its signature full-length boost sole unit.
Stay tuned to KicksOnFire for more updates and its official release date very soon.
