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The BAIT x adidas Stan Smith Vulc Is Inspired By Medicinal Marijuana
By SoleInsider
Weed-inspired sneaker releases for April 20th isn’t new to the game, but have we ever seen one inspired by medicinal marijuana? For the upcoming 4/20 holiday bake-off, West Coast-based BAIT has a special edition of the adidas Stan Smith Vulc on the way; it features hemp materials on the upper with heat-pressed treatment that creates the unique upper patterns, with nappy green suede on the heel and a unique logo on the tongue that alludes to the many cannibis dispensaries across the state of California. Additional details include a cork footbed (used because cork material comes from trees), and a hidden pocket on the interior for you to stash away small items. To register for the BAIT raffle, check this link; winners will begin being notified on Friday, April 15th, with shipment beginning on Monday, April 18th. Enjoy the detailed first look below.
New Color Options For The adidas Superstar Slip-on Are Here
By SoleInsider
What other ways can the three stripes upgrade the timeless adidas Superstar? We’ve already seen a number of collaborative efforts, a Primeknit upper, and the Qasa-like style of the adidas Superstar Slip-On. Today we get a look at two new women’s exclusive colorways for Spring 2016, as an open mesh upper blends perfectly with the elastic forefoot straps for a lockdown fit while the iconic shell-toe remains. A militaristic khaki green and a bold teal are both available on the monochromatic uppers while a standard white midsole adds a clean finish. Check out more photos below and know that these women-exclusive Superstar colorways are available at select retailers like Naked today.
adidas Honors Kobe Bryant With The Crazy 8 Vino Pack
By SoleInsider
It looks like Nike isn’t the only brand celebrating Kobe’s Bryant’s final run on the NBA court. Don’t forget, Kobe began his career wearing adidas, and even got his first three championships while wearing the Three Stripes. adidas hasn’t forgotten Kobe’s time with them either, as they honor the Black Mamba with a two-shoe pack including the Top Ten 2000?the first adidas shoe Kobe wore after joining the NBA?and the KB 8 (now Crazy 8)?his very first signature shoe. Inspired by Kobe’s lesser-used nickname “Vino”, each shoe features cork detailing and “wine labels” on the tongues, with the Top Ten 2000 in white and the Crazy 8 in wine-red. adidas-sponsored NBA players like Kyle Lowry already have their pairs, but there’s no official word yet of retail release, so stay tuned.
One of adidas’ newest running shoes that blurs the lines between strictly functional performance and a stylish casual sneaker, the Pure Boost ZG, arrives in one of its best colorways yet. The lightweight and springy runner that combines an EVA foam outsole with a Boost midsole goes tonal navy for its multi-textured upper and outsole, while white Boost foam breaks it up in between. The Pure Boost ZG in navy is arriving now at select adidas retailers like Sneaker Politics.
A brand new colorway of the adidas Tubular X just dropped and today we’re showing you the latest images of the bold colorway done up on Tubular X Model.
Opting to rock the all-red look, the Tubular X is constructed out of a textile base complimented by the leather overlays. The heel region of the shoe will comes with rubber detailing. There also appear to be hits of black woven material that manages to create sharp contrast to the predominantly all-red shoe. Additional black is found on the adidas branding placed on the tongue, heel, and quarter panels. Below you will find a two-toned Tubular midsole to complete the main traits on the show. Available now for $120, let us know what you think about the shoe.
A brand new colorway of the adidas D Lillard 2 is scheduled to drop next weekend. Opting to keep things fairly subtle, the shoe still manages to find a way to stand out. Today we take a look at the official images of the shoe adidas D Lillard 2 Grey.
The adidas D Lillard 2 Grey starts off with a grey heather upper paired up with the dark grey leather overlays placed on the eyestay, toe and heel. Adding some contrast to the shoe is the metallic gold and red accents found in areas such as the heel pull tab, branding and eyelets. Topping off the shoe is the translucent sole and visible Boost midsole seen below. Definitely one of the calmer looking colorways on the model, but there’s no doubt that it still catches people’s attention. Dropping April 15th for $115, is this release on your radar?
Porsche Design Sport by adidas Releases All White UltraBOOST
By SoleInsider
Earlier today, adidas unveiled the limited-edition Porsche Design Sport by Adidas Ultra Boost. Coming in an all-white aesthetic, the shoe’s Primeknit upper is accompanied by premium leather accents to give it that Porsche Design Sport luxury feel. Below the upper you will find the customary uber-comfortable Boost midsole sitting on top of a sturdy rubber outsole that utiizes Stretchweb technology as well as the adidas Torsion System for advanced stability and grip.
Senior design director of Porsche Design Sport by Adidas, Jacques Chassaing had this to say:
?We worked with Porsche Design to provide a new and exciting iteration, injecting the premium sophistication that the brand is renowned for and illustrating the transitional move from highly-active performance to premium sportswear. We fused proven Adidas technologies with elevated design elements, such as distinctive luxury leather and subtle Porsche Design branding, creating a truly standout shoe designed for the sophisticated, style-led consumer of Porsche Design Sport by Adidas.?
If you like what you see you will be able to pick up a pair of the limited-edition Porsche Design Sport by Adidas Ultra Boost, beginning April 15th for the retail price of $350. The shoe will be available at select Porsche Design Sport by Adidas retailers, adidas.com and porsche-design.com
adidas Has New Colorways Of The Tubular X For Spring
By SoleInsider
After debuting as the boldest Tubular model yet last fall, the adidas Tubular X is back again this spring for another round of colorways. The high-top, x’d-up silhouette is ready to turn heads once again with this latest look, featuring a grey textile base with bright white overlay paneling, laces, and ribbed sole unit. Appreciators of the Tubular X can find this new colorway hitting select adidas Originals suppliers now.
Who Picked Up The adidas NMD R1 Primeknit Camo Olive Cargo
By SoleInsider
Good news! The highly anticipated adidas NMD R1 Primeknit Camo Olive Cargo released today! Bad news. It didn’t drop stateside. This latest colorway comes in a Primeknit upper done in a combination of green and brown to create the camouflaged look. Additional hits of black can be seen in areas such as the tongue, laces, eyestay, heel tab and the EVA inserts on the white Boost midsole. For those who live overseas, did you manage to pick up a pair? Whether you live in the states or overseas, check out BSTN to see if they have any pairs left over. They released these in-store first, but if they have any left they will be more than happy to ship out to you!
An On-Feet Look At The adidas NMD Chukka In The OG Colorway
By SoleInsider
For those of you looking to get a pair of the adidas NMD Chukka in the OG NMD colorway, we’re here to let you know that they just dropped overseas. Today we get another look at the model via these on-feet images.
The NMD Chukka rocks a black mesh upper sitting on top of an all white Boost midsole. Blue and Red EVA inserts add some nice color to the shoe and give the model that OG NMD look. Hits of black leather are placed on the eyelets and eyestay to give the shoe a bit of a luxury feel. adidas branding appears on the tongue and blue EVA inserts. A white pull tab with black foreign wording is also placed on the shoe. Available internationally, pick up your pair today before they run out.
The adidas Tubular X Brings In Jacquard-like Materials
By SoleInsider
This latest adidas Tubular X should be looking good to anyone still on the all-red sneaker bandwagon. The bold high-top design gets more eye-catching than ever with this latest version, featuring a vivid red colorway with a premium mix of materials in a heathered black textile base and leather overlays. The heel portion of the outsole also gets some clear rubber detailing, while the front half of the Yeezy-like sole goes bright white. The new red Tubular X is arriving now at select adidas Originals suppliers like Rock City Kicks.
An On-Feet Look At The adidas EQT Racing 93 Triple Black
By SoleInsider
Technically, Spring is known as the season of all-white sneakers. But, if you find a sweet pair of all-black sneakers it’s perfectly fine to go against the grain. Today we get a better look at the adidas EQT Racing 93 Triple Black.
This all-back version of the EQT model opts to cover every single part of the shoe in a black motif. That includes the mesh and suede upper, the laces, lining, midsole, adidas branding and everything else I may have missed. Thoughts on the all-black look? If you’re liking the stealth look on the shoe, look for these at your local adidas retailers as they are now arriving at stockists worldwide.
The model is a clean one, but in my opinion it’s hard for it to stand out if it comes in all black. I’d much rather get the shoe with some color on it.
The Air Jordan 4 Premium Black Is The Pinnacle Of Style (And Price)
Already the sleekest and slimmest model of the adidas EQT retro running line, the EQT Racing ’93 just got its stealthiest look ever in all black. The triple black colorway features just that: black from top to bottom with no other color in between. The vintage racing model turned into a modern day casual option is arriving now at select adidas Originals retailers worldwide.
Essentially defined by its intricately knitted upper which bears a mixture of green and brown shades to create a washed-out camouflage motif, the breathable and component is supplemented with a sock-like collar to ensure a superb fit.
Tonal black accents provided by the EVA inserts on the midsole, laces, eye stays, branding on the heel tab and outsole balances out the palette perfectly, while a clean white midsole solidifies its overall construction.
If you’re located overseas, you can purchase this pair at select adidas retailers tomorrow, April 9th. Stay tuned in to KicksOnFire for a U.S. release date in the very near future.
Buy, Pass, Wait: Air Jordan 4 Premium Black, Air Jordan 17 Copper, Air Jordan 10 Paris, New adidas Ultra Boost
By SoleInsider
Normally, our Buy, Pass, Wait segments typically talk about Air Jordan retros in glowing terms and we’re more normally inclined to buy more often than not. You might not like what you’re about to see in this week’s feature because while there are plenty of retros to talk about, they all have a thing or two about them that maybe doesn’t do a good job of enticing the audience to cop.
Juan Martinez, Editor-In-Chief: (PASS) After having seen and felt them in person, I can’t get behind this pair. The $400 price tag to me is irrelevant if I feel the shoe is worth buying, but it isn’t. Not for $400, not for $300 which I’m sure these kicks will hit in a few weeks time and not even for $190 GR retros are going for now. As somebody mentioned in the comments of the Periscope, the Black Cat 4s would have been a better alternative.
Andres Carrillo, News: (PASS) Even though the Air Jordan 4 is in my top 3 favorite Jordan silhouettes, I’m gonna have to pass on this colorway. $400 for what Jordan Brand is calling a “premium leather”? Nah I’m good. Maybe if this colorway wasn’t so plain I’d consider it.
Renz Ofiaza, News: (WAIT) I do admire the usage of premium materials and the execution looks solid. In terms of its retail price tag, I’ll have to pass on that. I’d consider purchasing designer-branded sneakers for that price range instead.
Juan Carrillo, News: (PASS) It’s not just the price that pushes me away, it’s the actual shoe. It’s just too plain looking. I’d much rather have the Air Jordan 4 Oreo instead of this. Pony hair? Pony hair!? I don’t think of pony hair when I think of Premium ($400) Come on Jordan Brand. Come on.
Highsnobiety x adidas Ultra Boost
EIC Juan: (PASS) I already have a pair of grey-based Ultra Boosts so doubling up would be foolish. However, if I didn’t already have a gray pair, this would be a solid buy for me.
Andres: (PASS) Being that this is a collaboration I expected more. It’s basically a tonal grey colorway of the Ultra Boost. Didn’t a very similar pair already release? Not taking anything away from Highsnobiety but these are just not for me.
Renz: (BUY) I wouldn’t have guessed this was a collab unless I look really close at the co-branded tongue tabs. I’m a fan of the model in general and in this colorway, it’s pretty versatile and stylish.
News Juan: (BUY) Very nice looking Ultra Boost collaboration. Everything from the leather cage system to the versatile tonal look of the shoe is done right. Great pair of Ultra Boosts.
EIC Juan: (WAIT) Without the suitcase and CD-ROM, it’s a crazy proposition to get anybody to buy these at $250, especially since you can still find a wearable pair of the original release if you try hard enough. However, if these drop below $200 – unlikely given these are a cult favorite – I can see myself copping a pair. They’re cool, just not $250 cool at the moment.
Andres: (PASS) The Air Jordan 17 was the very first Air Jordan that I ever bought way back in 2002 in the black and chrome colorway. Love the shoe but not in this colorway and not for this price. Also, where’s the suitcase Jordan Brand???
Renz: (WAIT) I’m not a big fan of the model, but the colorway is pretty appealing and the luxe detailing gives it a great look.
News Juan: (WAIT) It’s not that I don’t like the shoe, I just don’t see the reasoning behind pricing them at $250. The colorway is solid, but it’s not the one I’ve been waiting on. With that being said, I don’t want to pay that much for a pair of 17s. If they manage to get discounted below $200, I’ll consider it. If they don’t, I move on to the next one.
EIC Juan: (PASS) I don’t live in Europe and my feelings towards the Air Jordan 10 Waffle depending on the colorway. This is a good looking pair of the 10s, but considering I don’t know anybody across the pond who I can trust to hook it up, it’s not looking likely I’ll ever see this outside of a glass case in a consignment store in a few weeks.
Andres: (PASS) For starters I’m not a big fan of the Air Jordan 10, so in order for me to want to buy a pair it has to be a colorway that I really love. It’s cool to see cities outside of the U.S. get their own colorway, but this Paris colorway does nothing for me.
Renz: (PASS) I like the understated colorway most, but that textured upper isn’t appealing to my eyes. A nice gesture to Paris though.
News Juan: (PASS) I’m not a fan of the Air Jordan 10 silhouette. Also, purple is not really my thing. It’s also a Europe exclusive. All these things make it easy for me to pass on the shoe.
Nike Kobe 11 EM Aces
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EIC Juan: (PASS) I was led to believe that the Nike Kobe 11 would only ever come out in Flyknit and in a low-cut configuration. Well, one out of two promises ain’t so bad, but I also wouldn’t be surprised to see a high-cut Kobe 11 in the near future either.
Andres: (WAIT) If only Nike would have made these Flyknit they would have looked 10 times better. The combination of grey and burgundy is clean but this shoe could have been so much better. Nike dropped the ball on this one.
Renz: (BUY) I like the silhouette in general and I’m biased towards the colorway. I like where the contrasting hits of red were placed. Also, that reflective overlays is a nice element.
News Juan: (PASS) If I’m going to pick up a Kobe 11, it’s going to be one with a Flyknit upper. I really don’t see why Nike even bothered to release pairs made out of engineered mesh.
What Air Jordan After The 14 Would You Like To See Return?
EIC Juan: Air Jordan 16 White/Midnight Navy
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These are all but confirmed to return in 2016 so I’m already happy. I remember being blown away by the shroud that covered the upper of the shoe and loving the blue toe. Considering there is now a whole generation of kids out there who grew up possibly having real fond memories of these that are now adults with spending power, this might be a sleeper hit for Jordan Brand. I just hope there’s a size 11 in my future and I won’t have to work hard for it.
Andres: Air Jordan 2011
This is a tough one but I would probably have to say the Air Jordan 2011. I own the white and red pair and wouldn’t mind picking up a couple more colorways that go for some ridiculous prices on the resell market right now. It’s such an underrated shoe.
Renz: Air Jordan 14 Cinder
I cheated, sorry. I just like the simplicity of the colorway. It was last offered in 2005, so it really should receive a retro release soon.
News Juan: Air Jordan 23
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Aside from the 17s, which are already releasing, there’s not much I’d like to see come back. If I had to choose a pair, I’d probably go with the Air Jordan 23. I know the released an all-red suede colorway last year (only in Chicago), but I’d like to see an OG colorway make a return. I’d be willing to pick up a pair.
