When it comes to the debut of the adidas Harden Vol.1, adidas was all in! The first James Harden signature with adidas made its debut yesterday and throughout the country adidas held events celebrating and promoting the Harden Vol.1 (and apparel line).

Events included James Harden and adidas working with local artists, musicians, high school athetes and sneakerheads in various locations including Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles to create three unique Harden Vol.1 events/parties that helps introduce the release of the shoe to the public. If you happened to be in attendance, you had the chance to things such as test the Harden Vol. 1, customize apparel and even enjoy performances by some of James’ favorite artists and DJs.

Here is a quick breakdown of what happened in every city:

Los Angeles: James was in attendance and surprised fans at the adidas Santa Monica store and Foot Locker 3rd Street Promenade. He took pictures with fans and even picked up the tab for a few sneakerheads who were waiting to get Harden Vol. 1. James. He then went to Nice Kicks for a West Coast style block party with food, hoops, custom art by @thankyoux and performances by DJ E-Rock, DJ Justin Credible and  DJ Mustard.

New York: Fans in attendance were treated to a performance Jeezy as well as art by @askewone at the adidas x Foot Locker Harden Vol. 1 launch party at NYC33.

Atlanta: Wheeler High School hosted their Harden Vol. 1 celebration with @occasionalsuperstar designing Harden-themed art posters and DJ Esco playing for thousands of high school basketball players.

Take a look at some of the pictures from the event(s) above and check back tomorrow because Kicks on Fire will have an exclusive interview with James Harden that took place at the Los Angeles event.

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Have you seen the adidas Tubular Shadow yet? The sleek, low top runner is one of the three stripes’ newest silhouettes and it looks like its gonna be a hit.

Having a similar look to the extremely popular Yeezy Boost 350, this version of the Tubular Shadow comes equipped with a knit upper in black with sublte hits of white on the underlay. Additional black detailing has been added on the laces, tongue tag, and inner liner. A white trefoil logo on the tongue and a white Tubular sole complete the look. The best part about the Tubular Shadow is that it’ll only cost you $100. Not bad if you can’t get your hands on a pair of Yeezys.

images: Bait

Author’s Take

I can definitely see the Yeezy similarities. I actually like these better than Yeezy though. Go figure.

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A couple of adidas Ultra Boost 3.0 colorways dropped over the weekend, but expect many many more options to drop in the coming months. One of those colorway set to drop in a couple months is the adidas Ultra Boost 3.0 Energy.

The official images of the adidas Ultra Boost 3.0 Energy shows that the cage and Primeknit upper is done in a Red hue with hits of Black sprinkled on the woven knit and the heel counter provide some nice contrast. Two-toned laces, a White Boost midsole and Black Continental rubber outsole complete the look of the shoe. No official release date just yet, but expect these to drop sometime during February of 2017 for $180.

images: adidas

Author’s Take

Out of all the Ultra Boost versions, the 3.0 is definitely my favorite. I’ve already seen a couple of colorways I’d love to add to my collection.

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The adidas Tubular Doom Primeknit receives an update for the holiday 2016 season with a classic finish.

Composed of the brand?s signature knitted composition in beige, the sleek and stylish profile is also defined by its distinctive lacing apparatus comprised of leather and an elastic mid-foot strap, which are rendered in contrasting pale nude. In this particular lifestyle gallery, the aesthetic is enhanced in dramatic fashion via its portrayal against the sunset.

A crisp white tube-inspired sole unit that provides superb comfort and durability solidifies the silhouette’s overall build.

Scheduled to debut at select adidas retailers overseas on December 8th, stay tuned for its availability stateside.

Images: Afew

Author’s Take

I?m a big fan of this silhouette. I like it a lot more in this colorway. I?m kind of iffy on that sock detail, but the overall design looks great nonetheless.

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With duck camo iterations expected to debut stateside soon, the women’s adidas NMD XR1 receives another standout finish for the holiday 2016 season.

Draped in an autumnal appropriate palette consisting of maroon/classic burgundy, the sneaker flaunts an intricate primeknit construction alongside the application of tonal synthetics/mesh for its distinctive lacing apparatus to reinforce its overall profile.

Cream-colored heel tabs, matching EVA inserts in the heel, a crisp white boost sole unit and versatile gum outsole finishes off its notable design.

You can purchase this model at select adidas retailers overseas now, while a stateside release is imminent.

Images: Titolo

Author’s Take

One of the more attractive silhouettes this year in my opinion. I’m biased towards the colorway overall and this should be a nice option for the ladies.

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Adidas continues to create new silhouettes left and right whether it’s from their running, basketball, or Basketball divisions.

One of the latest models that we take our first look at today is the adidas Flashback. Having some similarities to past silhouettes like the Gazelle and Samoa, that’s where the name “Flashback” comes from. This sneaker comes equipped with a breathable mesh upper and a foam midsole for that lightweight feel and comfort. Presented above is a classic black/white colorway and pink/white pair.

Look for the adidas Flashback to arrive at select adidas Originals retailers in the near future.

via: Shelta

Author’s Take

Not a bad looking shoe, but there’s other similar alternatives that I prefer better than this. Hopefully it has a low price point so people can gravitate towards it.

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No, we’re not talking about any Back to the Future reference here, but adidas Originals does indeed go back in time, so to speak, with this new retro-inspired silhouette for women dubbed the Flashback. It’s apparent that they’re flashing back to vintage models like the Samoa and Gazelle for the shoe, featuring a familiar old-school look but built in modern mesh and foam for a comfortable ride. Check out two debut colorways of black and pink here, and find them arriving at select adidas Originals retailers and adidas.com soon.

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adidas had two new colorways of the adidas EQT ADV 91-16 drop this morning. One came in White, while the other came in Black. Both offerings rock tonal(ish) look with the exception of the hits of Grey found throughout. Notable features that make this model a special one are the taped mesh and neoprene combination. The ribbon Three Stripes branding on the paneling to help give it that classic EQT motif, and the polymer eyelet & heel clip helps gives the shoe its unique look. My favorite feature on this model is without a doubt the overall shape of the shoe. It looks great on and off-feet. Get a good look at both pairs and good look getting a pair (here’s hoping for a restock).

via: Sneakers-App

Author’s Take

I really love this model. I have to quit stalling and pick up a pair before the year ends.

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The adidas Tubular family gains another new member this holiday season with the debut of the Tubular Shadow Knit. With some obvious YEEZY Boost 350 influence, the latest Tubular model goes sleek and low with a knit textile upper in a unique lateral/medial mismatch with heathered black and white on one side and solid black on the other, all with a white foam sole below. Much easier and cheaper to acquire than a pair of Yeezys, the Tubular Shadow Knit is arriving now at adidas Originals retailers like BAIT for $100.

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What you see above is or first look at the adidas Originals EQT Support 93/17. What exactly is this new hybrid EQT model? Well, it happens to rock a similar look as EQT ADV 91/16 with one major difference, it comes with a Boost equipped sole!

Based off of the Original EQT Support 93 model, the adidas Originals EQT Support 93/17 is constructed out of a woven knit upper done in a pixelated noise pattern. Adding a luxe feel to the shoe are the premium nubuck panels and webbing-tape 3-stripes. Embroidery details and a contrasting heel unit adding add dimension to the new adidas silhouette. Tech-wise, the shoe comes with an OrthoLite® sockliner, a TPU support panel and of course, the full-length BOOST midsole unit. No release date yet but expect these to drop late this month or early January.

via: HS

Author’s Take

I love the design of the shoe. Very minimal and simple but still very noteworthy. I’m not crazy about this colorway but I’m pretty sure I’ll be getting a new colorway somewhere down the line.

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Today, Pusha T’s third chapter of adidas EQT released in stores today – a grey-scaled hybrid of primeknit, python skin, and Ultra Boost. For the third straight installment, the shoes were an instant sell-out (as anticipated), marking yet another successful drop for the German sportswear label and the G.O.O.D. Music president. Beyond the shoes, Pusha owns a unique vantage point as his affiliation with the brand, in terms of shoe releases, has come before, during, and after the eighteen-month uprising, so his firsthand experience in working with a company that has seen it all in such a short period of time offers us unprecedented insight into a logo that everyone is dying to rock.

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A whole bunch of NMDs released today, unfortunately, the ones you see above were not on the list. Known as the adidas NMD R1 Primeknit Tri-Color Pack, and still without a release date, today we get a closer look at the pack via the shoe’s official images.

The adidas NMD R1 Primeknit Tri-Color Pack comes in your choice of a Dark Grey or Light Grey Primeknit upper. Although the colors of the base is noteworthy, what really helps these stand out from the pack is the fact that the Three Stripes branding comes in a new color blocking motif. Three stripes, three different colors. The Dark Grey comes with Red, White and Blue stripes, while the Light Grey pair comes with Red, Black and Royal stripes. It also comes with international ?The Brand With The Three Stripes? wordmark on the heel tab, Black plastic heel tabs, Black or Wite pods and White Boost midsoles. No word yet on when these will drop but we’re pretty sure they will do so sooner rather than later.

images: adidas

Author’s Take

I’m not too fond of the tri-colored stripes, the rest of the shoe on both colorways are on point!

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I love @ADIDAS #Yeezys, so #TisTheSeason to reward my best @Sprint salespeople! Top ones in Dec will get a pair to kickstart new year! pic.twitter.com/9UjtzYVcFN

— MarceloClaure (@marceloclaure) December 2, 2016

Earlier this year, Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure hooked up his top salespeople with pairs free of Yeezys as a way to show his appreciation and gratitude for all the hard work his employees were producing. It looks like it worked! Productivity appeared to go up when Yeezys were on the line, which is why he’s giving away free Yeezys again!

He recently took to his Twitter to let the world know he would be bringing the the reward incentive just in time for the holidays. He sent a company-wide email to inform all of his employees about the reward: ?We will identify an elite group of top-performing sales reps during the month of December. The ones who deliver the greatest number of gross activations will win a pair of Yeezys.?

Check out the tweet above where he announces the contest and his love for the sneaker people go crazy over. If you’re reading this and also a salesperson for Spring, now’s the time to get to work!

via: FOOTWEAR NEWS

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Originally seen during the early 2000s, the adidas Climacool 1 has been revived this year in a variety of new and OG colorways.

Highlighted in another classic iteration, this time flaunting a mixture of clear grey/silver metallic — the running shoe is defined by its breathable upper comprised of mesh, which provides the wearer with a temperate feeling during warm, humid days.

Tonal synthetics on the side panels via its three stripe motif and forefoot provide additional reinforcement, as it?s all supplemented atop a crisp white midsole unit and black rubber outsole.

You can purchase this pair at select adidas retailers overseas first, while a stateside release is imminent.

Images: Titolo

Author’s Take

I barely remembered this silhouette. Most likely because I was a Nikehead. (Still am but now that I?m older, I?m more open to other brands). Anyway, I?m a fan of runners in general and it?s nice to see this model revived once again.

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Joining its olive-based counterpart is this women’s edition of the newly-introduced adidas NMD R2.

Dipped in classic black, the silhouette is essentially an upgraded version of its predecessor, which features a revamped primeknit upper that incorporates a new striped patterned overlay that envelops its entirety. Additionally, the distinctive boost midsole unit is slightly thicker for additional comfort, which now includes one large EVA insert in contrasting pink on the inner lateral section instead.

Retailing for $160, you can purchase this new style at select adidas retailers worldwide starting today, December 3rd.

Images: Titolo

Author’s Take

The model is suitable for all genders, especially in this colorway. I’m a fan of the new construction and sleeker look overall.

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