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Tonal Hues For The Spring 2016 Rick Owens x adidas Tech Runner
By SoleInsider
The Rick Owens x adidas Tech Runner is reintroduced in a number of new colorways this Spring 2016, as the contemporary silhouette is defined by its signature high sloping shape along with padded leather collars and an elevated two-piece outsole.
Exuding a luxurious build with superb durability, the upper components are constructed from high quality nylon and smooth leather. Consisting of four models overall, two are rendered in two-tone finishes such as Earth Green with White and Fox Orange with White, while the remaining pairs are shaded in tonal Milk and Core Black.
With prices ranging from $705 – $790, you can purchase your favorite pair at select adidas retailers now.
Aside from that price, I’ve always liked this model. The colorways are definitely appealing and versatile. If you can invest in a pair, you can always resell, haha.
The adidas Riviera has been revived from the German sportswear label’s archive, as the popular 80’s casual silhouette is introduced in new colorways for the season.
Maintaining its original design intact, the sneaker is reproduced in its original color and material construction, featuring premium suede across its upper and velour three-stripes marks, as well as on the heel tab. Furthermore, original finishing touches are evident with debossed shoe size details on the tongue and a complementing gum sole unit.
Rendered in aesthetically pleasing sandy hues with cream-colored laces, you can find the models at select adidas retailers worldwide starting March 5th.
Theres An All-Black adidas Tubular Doom Releasing In April
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Fans of the bold new adidas Tubular Doom have another upcoming release to look forward to, with the impending drop of the stealthiest version of the shoe yet. This colorway brings new meaning to the shoe’s name, with a menacing all-black treatment from the Primeknit upper to the stylish ribbed sole. Arriving now overseas, expect the triple black Tubular Doom to his adidas Originals suppliers in the US soon.
Damian Lillard Makes An Appearance At Foot Locker And Gifts Fans The adidas D Lillard 2
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Yesterday Foot Locker hosted a special one hour long event at its 34th Street NYC location that featured Damian Lillard. Lillard sat down with radio host and TV personality Sway for a live Q&A and talked about basketball, music and more. However, the highlight of the night had to be when Dame surprised eager fans by gifting more than 200 free pairs of his adidas D Lillard 2 shoes to those in attendance. Talk about making a cool night even better!
Take a look at some shots above from last night’s event and let us know if you happen to know anyone that was in attendance.
adidas Unveils School Pride Basketball Uniforms Set To Debut During March Madness
By SoleInsider
March is here, you know what that means…March Madness is not too far away! The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is one of collegiate sport’s most anticipated events, and adidas is making sure that their schools are well represented with special “School Pride” uniforms made especially for the tournament. The jerseys will feature design elements that honor each team?s unique identity and school history.
School’s sponsored by adidas include Arizona State University, Indiana University, University of Kansas, University of Miami, Mississippi State University, NC State University, University of Nebraska, Texas A&M, and UCLA, that means all of these schools will be rocking fresh new threads during March Madness. The 2016 Made in March uniforms will debut on-court beginning with conference tournament play. If you like what you see, you will be able to grab the team gear at adidas.com and campus area retailers beginning this Month.
Older sneakerheads are definitely going to appreciate this upcoming adidas release. If you were into sneaker during the ’80s, you probably know about the adidas Riviera. Considered to be a timeless classic, adidas has decided to bring back the model as a one-to-one remake of the OG design.
Designed and crafted exactly like the pairs from the ’80s, the Riviera comes constructed out of a premium suede upper accented by the velour material found in the stripes of the shoes. In addition to those traits, you will also find a matching heel tab. Branding appears on the tongue all while sitting on top of a gum rubber outsole. The two colorways will debut the return of the Riviera which can be your beginning March 5th. Cop or drop?
I was a young buck when these released so I have no nostalgia feeling towards them. The design is simple but it worked back then and it works now. Truly a classic that I’m sure many people will be happy to see return.
adidas Unveils NCAA PEs Of The Crazylight Boost 2.5 and D Lillard 2 For March Madness
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adidas Hoops is gearing up for March Madness season by giving some of their biggest schools some awesome new uniform options complete with a selection of adidas Crazylight Boost 2.5 and adidas D Lillard 2 PEs. March is one of the best months to be a basketball fan, and the three stripes are helping their squads look their best going into the big dance with bold new designs and a heavy dose of their favorite Primeknit construction throughout some viable footwear selections. The March Madness collection includes programs ranging from Arizona State University, Indiana University, University of Kansas, University of Miami, Mississippi State University, NC State University, University of Nebraska, Texas A&M, University of Wisconsin, and UCLA. Check out a full look at the upcoming uniforms before they hit the court with a brief preview of some great PEs after the break.
Here’s a hypothetical question for everybody: If you could own one pair of adidas sneakers that were either designed or inspired by a musical artist, which one would you go with? My guess is that most people would probably pick any of the Yeezys by Kanye West, but I already have a pair. If they’re not feeling the Yeezys, maybe they go with one of Pusha T’s EQT Running Support collabs. How about a signed pair of Snoop Dogg cleats? I’m good with that too.
So if I have all of those kicks already, what else is there? Well, there’s the Big Sean Detroit Players and while that’s a viable option, I would have to go with a pair that is quite limited but also appropriate considering how much I loved this particular artist’s music during my formative years. In all honesty, even if I didn’t have any of the sneakers I already mentioned, I would still pick this pair of “trainers” over everything, which is the British term for kicks. In this edition of Sneaker Grails, let’s take a look back at the adidas NG-72, which are former Oasis member Noel Gallagher’s “player exclusive” kicks.
“A big, big bag full of money, two VIP tickets to the World Cup Final and they said I could endorse my own adidas shoes.” – Noel Gallagher and how he ended up with an adidas PE
In maybe not the most shocking news in the world, there was a time when Noel Gallagher was totally addicted to drugs (considering he wrote “Champagne Supernova”, I’ll just leave it at that). When he quit the habit in 1998, he found a new fix in the form of trainers. Considering he was a pretty rich guy and Oasis was at the peak of their popularity during that time, getting sneakers was no problem for the songwriter and occasional singer for the band. He started buying multiple adidas vintage trainers and hiding them in all sorts of nooks and crannies so that his wife wouldn’t see them. He has since cut his collection down to a more reasonable number, but the itch is still there. See? Celebrities are just like us ordinary sneakerheads. They have that burning desire to accumulate as many pairs as possible, lose their mind, cut their losses and then do it all over again.
Anyways, in 2010, adidas Originals tapped Gallagher and Ian Brown to participate in a series of ads for the World Cup. It was there the relationship between the musician and his favorite brand started in an official capacity and a year later, they released the NG-72. Limited to only 200 pairs in the world and sold only in London and Berlin to coincide with the release of his 2011 album Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, the shoe’s trainer’s signature feature are Noel’s picture plastered on the tongue on the shoe with the “Endorsed By” box in the same style as the adidas Stan Smith and his initials can be found on the laces and the heel tab. A quick Google search will reveal that while many of the shoes did end up getting sold, Gallagher seemed to have quite the stash for himself and has ended up donating many of them to various UK charities complete with an autograph.
With only 200 pairs in existence, finding any of these is going to be a pain and even then, the price that I would have to pay to convince a Gallagher/Oasis superfan to let go of them is probably unreasonable. Maybe my best chance is to tweet Liam Gallagher and ask him if he has a pair and hope he sends them my way out of spite for his brother. Ah well, don’t look back in anger, except for maybe this one time…
adidas Is Recruiting Top Young Designers With Their Upcoming Design Academy
By SoleInsider
Adidas is give the opportunity of a lifetime to up-and-coming young designers around the world with their adidas Design Academy. The 24-month program focuses on apparel, footwear and graphic design and gives designers a chance to create, invent and break new ground with adidas’ existing design teams ? and possibly even land a job at adidas after the program.
The 24 month program will include multiple rotations with several major design studios, including one assignment abroad such as Shanghai, Tokyo, Portland or Nuremberg. The participants will also gain cross-functional knowledge in a 4-week rotation within one of our Brand Design, Product Marketing, Product Development or Innovation teams.
The deadline to apply is March 6, 2016 and the program begins June 1, 2016. Application details are here:
adidas Announces Design Academy To Recruit Next Generation of Footwear Designers
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Do you think you have what it takes to become the next great footwear or sports apparel designer? Now you have a chance to show what you’re made of, at the adidas Design Academy. The new program presented by the Three Stripes will entail a 24-month program for accepted applicants, with courses focusing on different areas including footwear, apparel, and graphic design located in either Germany or the USA. The Design Academy will give aspiring creators the opportunity to design, create, and invent in the world of athletic footwear and apparel, with the possibility of earning a job at adidas at the end of the program. Those interested can apply for each specific category via the links below. The deadline to apply is March 6th, 2016, with the programs starting on June 1st.
adidas Takes NMD To New Heights With The City Sock
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We’ll start out by stating the obvious – a shoe called a “City Sock” built with Primeknit or any sort of soft, knit upper will draw immediate comparisons to Nike’s Sock Dart, a sneaker that was created a decade ago, returned with a vengeance in late 2014, and is already exploring new routes with Tech Fleece uppers. While going the mid-top Chukka-style route seemed natural for adidas NMD, calling it the City Sock seems a bit provoking, but it’s still an attractive approach that comes right as the NMD hype is starting to explode. This upcoming black/blue pair opts for a tonal black upper with no three-stripe markings of any kind, except for the literal branding on the heel-tab. And like the NMD Runners, we expect several colorways of the City Sock to release somewhere down the line. Peep the high-res photos just below and give us your thoughts on the shoe design and name, and stay tuned for release info for this casual/fashion style.
Cork Soles Appear On The adidas Originals Stan Smith
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Here’s something you don’t see every day, an adidas Originals Stan Smith with a cork midsole. Yup, adidas just went there. The shoe’s upper is as normal as it comes with it’s all-white leather construction and black suede accents on the heel tab region of the shoe. Perforations on the side panels act as the Three Stripe branding, while the trefoil branding can be seen on the heel of the shoe. A set of white laces and eyelets also appear on the upper. The fun part of the shoe is found on the sole unit as it comes made entirely out of a cork construction. Said to be a women’s release, you can expect this version of the Stan Smith to begin arriving at select retailers in the near future.
Pick Up The adidas Tubular Radial Fleece Now Today
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The adidas Tubular Radial Fleece tries on a new look for size as this time around the upper comes covered in a Tech Fleece material to give the shoe a nice and cozy look.
The upper comes in a grey heathered textile upper paired up with neoprene Three Stripes, mesh lining and a premium leather heel overlay. Underneath you will find a one-piece EVA outsol that provides lightweight flexibility and some nice grip. Available now, pick up your very own pair today for the retail price of $120. How do you like the Tech Fleece look on the shoe? Does it make the shoe look more aesthetically pleasing? Let us know in the comments below.
I like the Tech Fleece look on the shoe, not only does it make the shoe look and feel more comfortable, it also keeps your feet warmer than other materials.
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Formal Sneakers: adidas Originals Stan Smith Deconstructed Black
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The adidas Originals Stan Smith Deconstructed Black is a perfect sneaker if you’re looking for something very basic with a touch of class and elegance. Stripping the shoe down to the basics, the deconstructed version of the shoe exudes sophistication.
The shoe starts off with a one-piece black leather upper. The tonal streamlined look is only accompanied by the brown textile heel overlay. The shoe proudly shows off its roots by way of the embossed tongue branding and heel branding. Perforations on the side panels represent the Three Stripes branding, while a set of black laces round out the major features of the upper. Completing the look is the white rubber sole that sits beneath the upper. Available now, pick up your very own pair today at select retailers.
Springblade technology from adidas is back again, with the all-new Solyce runner for men. The energy-returning cushioning tech from adidas definitely isn’t for everybody, but those who can appreciate the polarizing look of the bladed sneakers have the Solyce to get excited about this spring. You can preview the Solyce here with the Nanaya model for women, and expect both new Springblade models to hit select adidas Running retailers soon.
