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James Harden adidas Signature Shoe Confirmed for December
By SoleInsider
James Harden spoke to media yesterday at the adidas Hoops #LVL3 experience in Las Vegas where he and designer Nick Daiber went in-depth on the CrazyLight Boost 2016 design. For now, the bearded one will continue rocking these full-length Boost shoes as he enters the new 2016-2017 season, but he may switch up his kicks because he confirmed that his own signature shoe will release in December. Harden and adidas Hoops didn’t go into much detail regarding the shoe, but it will feature Boost and Primeknit. Stay tuned for more updates.
Test Out adidas Hoops Latest Shoes At #LVL3 In Planet Hollywood
By SoleInsider
Yesterday, adidas Hoops hosted a group of media in Las Vegas for a special #LVL3 experience inside Planet Hollywood. We got a first look at upcoming performance products like the D Rose 7 Boost, Crazy Explosive, and Crazylight Boost 2016, but now it’s your turn to immerse yourself in the newest wave of adidas Hoops. Openings its doors from July 21st through 23rd from 11 AM to 11 pm, the adidas Hoops #LVL3 experience will allow young ballers age 14-18 to test out the shoes for themselves and experience sports science firsthand with an awesome 360-degree slam dunk cam. If you’re near the strip, head to Planet Hollywood today.
Andrew Wiggins and adidas Unveil The Crazy Explosive With Boost And Primeknit
By SoleInsider
Andrew Wiggins and the Minnesota Timberwolves have a lot to look forward to this upcoming season. A young core, a veteran coach, and a roster full of exciting players means that the Wolves could be ready to take a leap in the hyper-competitive Western Conference. They’re a team for the future, so the three stripes decided A.Wiggins needs a basketball model to match that promise.
Enter the adidas Crazy Explosive, the trefoil brand’s latest and greatest in the hoops world. The head-turning silhouette received a Chef Curry like beating on the internet when low res photos initially leaked because people weren’t ready for the high-arching high top. But now that we have a better look, the Primeknit and Boost offering is looking more and more like an advanced performer ready for the rigors of the fast paced game today.
Full-length Boost has become a standard feature on any adidas performance model today, one that we don’t take for granted given the explosive return of energy – hence the name – and a luxurious ride that absorbs impact. One of the more interesting aspects of this model is the lateral TPU roll cage that provides forefront stability to enhance quick cuts to the basket. The Primeknit upper adds a dynamic lightweight ride and ventilation as well.
The adidas Crazy Explosive will debut in a “Solar Red” colorway on August 1st for $150 USD. What do you think of the three stripes’ latest performance hoops model? Be sure to check out more detailed photos below and stay tuned for more updates regarding Andrew Wiggins’ rise right here on Sneaker News.
James Harden Confirms adidas Signature Shoe In The Coming Months
By SoleInsider
James Harden spoke to media yesterday at the adidas Hoops #LVL3 experience in Las Vegas where he and designer Nick Daiber went in-depth on the CrazyLight Boost 2016 design. For now, the bearded one will continue rocking these full-length Boost shoes as he enters the new 2016-2017 season, but he may switch up his kicks because he confirmed that his own signature shoe would be unveiling in the coming months. Harden and adidas Hoops didn’t go much into detail regarding this info, but you now know that the Rockets star is getting a signature shoe soon. Stay tuned for more updates.
Pharrell Gave Out Unreleased adidas NMDs To Friends And Family
By SoleInsider
Pharrell’s first adidas NMD shoes are releasing tomorrow at a select number of stores, but before those hit the general public, it looks like Skateboard P blessed his friends and family with a special edition colorway of the adidas NMD. This burgundy upper pair features the same “cage” construction on the upper with reflective rope laces, but instead of “Human Race” on the upper, Japanese characters that, according to TheRealTBlake, translate to “friends and family”. Check out these on-foot shots from Upscale Vandal’s snapchat feed below and remember that tomorrow’s Pharrell x adidas NMD drop is only releasing at certain stores.
Event Recap: Welcome To adidas Basketball LVL3 (Video)
By SoleInsider
Rose. Harden. Lillard. Wiggins. They represent the present and the future of adidas Basketball. There’s no need to talk about the past because well, the recent past of adidas Basketball has not always been where it needs to be. Between the bad luck, injuries and lackluster designs, the brand within the brand has often times felt like a totally separate entity within adidas, especially when you compare it to Originals, Running and Football (both US and Soccer). But thanks to a little thing called Boost – not to mention the rise of Lillard and the signing of Harden – Basketball has been able to rebound with one solid release after another. And now for the first time in a long time, adidas Basketball is a great position: people are paying attention again.
To set the tone for the coming season and to get people up and talking about the three stripes for basketball in the summertime, adidas brought us out for their LVL3 which included the official reveals for the adidas D Rose 7, adidas Crazylight Boost 2016 and the adidas Crazy Explosive. Thankfully Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas had “good enough” WiFi as we were able to livestream each player’s presentation on Facebook Live. Check out the replays below which includes the questions I asked during our group interview sessions with adidas’ Big 4.
adidas Basketball
Derrick Rose (adidas D Rose 7)
Derrick, you’ve been through a lot, with the injuries to just getting back to the level you were, was there ever a time you thought that you might not have a signature shoe anymore this season or the one after that?
Derrick Rose: No, I always had faith (in adidas) and we always kept the relationship. We kept in contact the whole process. Even when I first tore my ACL, we (went to) shooting a documentary The Return, so they were always around and always honest with me. And that’s all I want is to have a business relationship. I want them to be honest and tell me and if there’s something I don’t like with my brand, my apparel and my shoes, I’ll let them know that we have to fix it.
James Harden (adidas CrazyLight Boost 2016)
So you have that logo on your shoe…
James Harden: What logo?
On the tongue of your shoe…
JH: Oh, that’s just my number…
Oh, so there’s something else on the way, huh?
JH: Yeah, soon… (laughs)
Hmmm…
How does it feel to be a part of this adidas resurgence and do you feel like you play a big role in that?
It’s a collective unit. Those guys out there they have their own lane. Wig(gins) being from Toronto, Dame does what he wants to do, D Rose is kind of quiet and does his own way and we all have our own way, but we can also mesh and come together (when the time is right). That’s why we’re so different from any other brand, our personalities are so different and we never follow. You know, creators never follow (nice way to integrate the catchphrase, James) and we do our own thing.
Damian Lillard (mi adidas D Lillard 2)
You mentioned that you take what the kids, your campers to heart when you talk shoes. I’m curious though if you pay attention to what jokers like us (the bloggers) talk and think about the shoe, both positive and negative?
Damian Lillard: No, not really (laughs), I only really know (The Vertical’s Nick DePaula) and when he shows me stuff. I just see what he posts or it don’t really read to deep into it. If they like the shoe or don’t like it, that’s on them. I see more and more kids wearing the shoe and talking about specific things they like about it that I want them to like about it. That means that they’re talking about it. When the bloggers talk about the shoe, that’s enough. The fact that they’re talking about it, that means that something is going right and that it’s been brought to your attention.
Andrew Wiggins (adidas Crazy Explosive)
You’ve been with adidas for quite some time now. You’ve worn adidas your entire pro career so far and you wore them in Kansas. What are your favorite adidas shoes to wear on and off the court?
Andrew Wiggins: Off the court, I love shell toes. Gotta says Yeezys too…
You have to say you like Yeezys?
AW: I have to… no, I’m just kidding (laughs). Everybody loves Yeezys. And I really do love these (the Crazy Explosive). These are so far my favorite pair to wear on the court from a comfort level.
adidas Hoops Introduces Derrick Roses D Rose 7 Boost
By SoleInsider
Derrick Rose‘s Chicago chapter might have come to a close, but his story is far from finished. When healthy, D.Rose is one of the most unique players in the NBA today, as his acrobatic layups, laser-like vision, and playmaking ability are unparalleled. Still only 27 years young, the new Knicks point guard has a lot to offer Carmelo and company which is why we’re so excited to see what he has in store for us this upcoming season.
adidas continues to transform its basketball line through the use of Boost cushioning and a dedication to unique textiles like Primeknit and other synthetic fabrics for a look that can be as head-turning off the court as on it. Today we get an official look at the adidas D Rose 7 Boost, a pair inspired by the great Chicago Fire and Derrick’s ability to rise from the ashes. Aided by full-length Boost and a herringbone traction pattern on the outsole, the lightweight offering is made for quick cutting guards looking for added support in a basketball model. The new GeoFit molded collar increases stability and adds a lockdown, sock-like fit.
The adidas D Rose 7 Boost “Solar Red” will debut on August 11th for $160 followed by additional colorways throughout Fall 2016. Check out more detailed photos below and be sure to let us know what you think about Derrick Rose’s latest signature model by taking your thoughts to the comments section.
Get Ready For The Pharrell Williams x adidas NMD Human Race
By SoleInsider
The new Pharrell Williams x adidas NMD Human Race consists as the beginning of a new creative concept for Pharrell Williams and adidas, with the idea of extending Williams? vision to connect all people through the German sportswear brand.
Dipped in an eye-catching bright yellow across its breathable and flexible primeknit upper, the upper is highlighted with a split ?Human Race? graphic in contrasting black for a bold visual appeal. Fusing the brand?s DNA with breakthrough technology, a revamped deconstructed lacing system has also been implemented, which goes through the cage of the stabilizer to create a moccasin type of feel. Finishing elements include a crisp, white boost sole unit and black EVA inserts.
You can find this limited edition pair at a very select number of adidas retailers nationwide starting Friday, July 22 for $240.
Defined by a variety of technical elements such as an over-vamp footstrap and structural heel cage to an integrated 3-stripes lace system, the sneaker is comprised of full primeknit across its upper to deliver unparalleled fit and comfort.
Rendered in tonal hues of navy and grey, while it’s offset against a clean, white sole unit, you can expect to find these versatile pairs at adidas stocksits worldwide starting Friday, July 29th.
The red sneaker trend isn’t over yet, as we can see by this bold new edition of the the adidas Tubular X sporting an almost-all-red look. Constructed in Primeknit with the x-shaped ankle paneling in suede, the Tubular X is presented in tonal red that also extends to the rear portion of the midsole in a matching translucent scarlet hue. The front end of the sole breaks up the all-red appearance with contrasting white. The Tubular X in Scarlet is up fro grabs now from select adidas Originals suppliers like Proper.
adidas Drops The Stan Smith Primeknit In Vapor Green
By SoleInsider
The adidas Stan Smith Primeknit is back in a new “Vapor Green” colorway. The iconic tennis classic has been one of the more sought after trefoil branded lifestyle retros in recent years thanks to its simple, timeless design. Then came the Primeknit transformation for an updated modern take that retained the sleek and subtle simplicity. This monochromatic Vapor Green offering brings a pastel minty shade of green for the perfect Summer 2016 colorway. Grab your size today from Sneaker Politics for $110 USD.
KoF Live: Unpacking the adidas Basketball LVL3 Bag With The Ultra Boost Uncaged White (Video)
By SoleInsider
Today adidas Basketball unveils what they are calling their LVL3 event, featuring the future of the brand with many of their biggest signature athletes and possibly a surprise or two as well. With adidas gaining so much ground when it comes to the battle for the hearts and minds of sneakerheads both hardcore and casual, everybody has been waiting to see if adidas Basketball can come through and deliver from both a performance and style standpoint. As great as adidas Originals and adidas Running and even adidas Football with their #Cleathead push has been, we’ve been waiting for Basketball to get on the same level and excite the audience in the same way. With such a fancy roll out in Las Vegas and the people really responding to the new adidas Crazylight Boost 2016, hopes are high.
To get us ready for the event, the three stripes has dropped off a bag for us to check out, which of course we unpacked live on Facebook so that our fans can experience it the same time we do. Needless to say, we were quite surprised to see that what was inside the included shoe box wasn’t the CrazyLight Boost, but rather the adidas Ultra Boost Uncaged Triple White.
Check out Kicks On Fire on Facebook and Snapchat (snapKicksOnFire) for more coverage of the LVL 3 event live as it happens and if they have WiFi at the site.
Another New Colorway Of The adidas NMD Will Drop Next Month
By SoleInsider
Can’t get enough of the adidas NMD? Want some more colorway to choose from? If you answered yes, the month of August will give you plenty of new colorways to choose from. One of those new colorways can be seen in the image above. Let’s take a look at the shoe.
The adidas NMD you see above appears to be constructed out of mesh. The mesh comes in a Dark Grey hue, making it very versatile to wear. Additional shades of Dark Grey can be seen on the eyestay, Three Stripes, heel tab and lining. Below you will find a Red pod in the rear and a Black in the front of the White Boost midsole. If you want to pick up a pair, you’ll be able to do so on August 18th.
The adidas Ultra Boost Uncaged And Alpha Bounce Have Been Selling Like Crazy
By SoleInsider
Adidas has just announced that the new Ultra Boost Uncaged is their fastest selling performance shoe ever in America. Their data shows that they sold more than 11,000 pairs withing the first hour of launching. Making things ever better for adidas, they sold out the Ultra Boost Uncaged with colored Boost midsoles in one day.
But the Ultra Boost Uncaged isn’t the only sneaker making some serious noise. The first shipment of the new Alpha Bounce sold out in 48 hours with the men’s pair selling out online in under 12 hours.
Paul Bowyer, senior director of running for adidas North America, had this to say.
?The momentum we have in running is undeniable. adidas has the best innovations in the industry with BOOST, Primeknit and now BOUNCE. And today, with high style performance products and impactful execution, we?re connecting with consumers like never before. We?re seeing runners switch brands, athletes choose adidas over our competitors and sneakerheads demand a performance shoe. adidas Running will continue to accelerate and we?re eager to share what?s next.?
Have you jumped aboard the adidas team or are you still loyal to another brand?
Summer Ready: The adidas Originals Stan Smith Primeknit Vapor Green
By SoleInsider
If the all-Pink colorway wasn’t really your style, maybe this Vapor Green version of the adidas Originals Stan Smith Primeknit is the shoe you’ve been looking for.
Modern meets classic on the adidas Originals Stan Smith Primeknit as the iconic Stan Smith is given an updated look (and feel) as it comes constructed out of a Primeknit upper. The Primeknit along ith every other single thing on the shoe (including the sole), comes in a Vapor Green colorway, giving it that fresh and vibrant look we love to rock in the Summer. If you like what you see, just know that these are no available at select adidas retailers for the retail price of $110.
