Projected 2016 NBA lottery pick Jaylen Brown will be signing a footwear and apparel endorsement deal with adidas, as reported by The Vertical.

Brown spent one year at California and will be entering the 2016 NBA Draft without having hired an agent. Brown’s shoe deal with adidas is worth north of $1 million per year which would put him among the top handful of players in his class from a footwear endorsement perspective.

For adidas, the signing represents a shift in strategy as it looks to reposition itself in the basketball market. The brand is entering the final season of being the official outfitter of the NBA, and it is looking to spend its future sponsorship and marketing dollars on signing players. Adidas has been extremely aggressive in this year’s draft, angling to sign as many as seven of the projected top 10 picks. The NBA draft is June 23.

via: The Vertical

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Adidas has prepared us all for Father’s Day by releasing a new baseball cleat collection inspired by the aforementioned holiday.

These Limited Edition “Father’s Day” cleats feature a bold blue upper with a classic paisley pattern all over the shoe. White accents have then been placed on the toe, heel, three stripes branding, and the outsole. The paisley pattern on the upper is meant to be an homage to the classic gift for dad as many times we’ve given our dad ties that feature the popular pattern.

The adidas AdiZero Afterburner 2.0 Father’s Day Cleats are now available directly from adidas.com for $100.

Author’s Take

I don’t play baseball so I have no interest in baseball cleats, but it’s cool to see adidas show some love to all the dads out there for Father’s Day.

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Adidas brings back the classic Rod Laver silhouette for Summer 2016 as the tennis model celebrates the rockstar of the court in a faithful reproduction of the original shoe.

True to the original Rod Laver Super, the release brings back every element of the shoe in full form, along with a new supersoft PU outsole unit that promises the most comfortable wear yet. This Rod Laver is offered in two different material constructions in the shoe?s original white/navy colorway. This is a release that marks the return of a truly iconic shoe.

Take a look these new images and look for the adidas Originals Rod Laver Super Pack to arrive at select adidas Originals retailers on June 16, 2016.

Author’s Take

I remember having a pair of Rod Lavers before I even knew who Rod Laver was. I’m not a fan of the shoe but it’s cool to see it return in an OG colorway with new materials.

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The women’s adidas Originals Stan Smith receives another update this Spring/Summer 2016, as it’s rendered in a clean colorway of footwear white/ice mint.

Essentially maintaining its iconic and simplistic profile, the tennis sneaker’s upper bears a unique leather composition with embossed texture details throughout to exude more flair. Additionally, the component is rendered in ice mint, which emits a slightly greenish hue in various lightning.

Pristine white accents grace the heel tab, eyelets, inner lining and laces, while it’s finished off with a crisp, white rubber sole unit.

You can purchase this pair at select adidas retailers worldwide now.

via: Titolo

Author’s Take

You can never go wrong with a pair. I really like the subtle detail on the upper and this colorway is perfect for the season.

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Following collaborations with THE FOURNESS and Extra Butter, the classic adidas Originals Rod Laver is revived once again for Spring/Summer 2016 in form of a “Rod Lavery Super” Pack.

Essentially noted as a homage to the Australian tennis superstar and widely regarded as one of the greatest in tennis history, the sneakers are offered in OG white/navy colorways and essentially maintains its iconic design. The only notable difference consists of a new supersoft PU outsole unit. Additionally, one is offered in a smooth tonal finish, while the other inherits a woven checkerboard design.

Each detailed with the respective logo embossed on the heel tab, you can purchase these pairs at select adidas retailers on Thursday, June 16th.

via: HS

Author’s Take

I’m a fan of the silhouette and you can’t go wrong with a pair. This colorway is timeless and perfect throughout the year.

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The adidas Ultra Boost continues to be one of the trefoil brand’s strongest offerings thanks to its crossover appeal in both the performance and lifestyle categories. The combination of Primeknit and Boost technology has been a winning formula that we expect adidas to stick with for the foreseeable future, but what’s next up for the Ultra Boost? While the Ultra Boost ST and Uncaged varieties have kept fans interested, there’s nothing like reverting back to the original and upping the ante with an awesome colorway. Look no further than this summer’s upcoming adidas Ultra Boost “Glow In The Dark”. The green glow feature was a not-so-hidden gem on the latest Yeezy 750 Boost release and know has found its way onto Primeknit. In normal light, the Ultra Boost showcases a tonal grey and clean white quality with just a hint of electric green threads. The shoe then transforms in the dark to show off that brilliant trait. What do you think? Stay tuned for a release date later this summer and we’ll keep you updated on more of adidas’ latest right here on Sneaker News.

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Following a detailed look yesterday, the adidas Crazylight Boost 2016 is officially revealed and set to drop in July.

Worn by James Harden, Jeremy Lin and Kyle Lowry — the sneaker flaunts a low-cut profile and crafted specifically for quick footwork. Noted as the first basketball silhouette to incorporate 100 percent heel-to-toe BOOST cushioning, the model also boasts a lightweight woven upper, while the iconic three stripes are evident on the heel.

Furthermore, a herringbone-styled traction and a loaded sprint plate deliver responsive traction.

Showcased in white and red colorways, you can find both pairs at select adidas retailers on July 2nd for a price tag of $120 each.

via: adi

Author’s Take

I like the silhouette’s simple design and these colorways are pretty appealing. These should garner some attention. Both are solid offerings.

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Since the creation of the Crazylight series, adidas Hoops has been stretching the limits of “lightweight” by creating high-performance basketball shoes that somehow weigh far less than what the competition is putting out there. Last year, the bridge between Crazylight and Boost cushioning was built, laying the groundwork for the Crazylight Boost 2016, which features the most Boost cushioning in any basketball shoe they’ve ever produced. Along with the heel-to-toe full-length Boost sole, the Crazylight Boost 2016 also features a stylish woven upper and herringbone traction to meet the needs of players like James Harden, Kyle Lowry, and Jeremy Lin. The Crazylight Boost 2016 will release on July 2nd in a red camo and white camo colorway for $120.

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Other than the recent release of the adidas Yeezy Boost 750 Grey Gum, this forthcoming rendition of the Ultra Boost inherits glow-in-the-dark capabilities as well.

In normal lighting, the popular silhouette flaunts a color block grey/green finish across its primeknit upper, while tonal white accents are utilized for its signature lacing cage system and full-length sole unit.

The glowing element essentially covers the knitted upper to give the sneaker a dynamic look in the dark.

A release date for this pair has not been announced yet, but stay tuned for more updates.

via: sneakerprophet_

Author’s Take

I’m biased towards this silhouette and this colorway is pretty solid overall. The glowing element is a nice addition and this will certainly garner a lot of attention.

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If you weren’t guaranteed a pair via the confirmed app, your only chance to purchase the adidas Yeezy Boost 750 in its latest colorway this past weekend was to either try online or select retailers worldwide.

With Yeezy releases certainly magnified and difficult to attain, since the demand for the silhouette is high, the sneaker instantly sold out in one minute once listed for availability, as tweeted and confirmed by Kanye West.

Additionally, many users who tried to acquire a pair via adidas‘ checkout system expressed frustration, as the model was not marked ?Sold Out? for another two hours, and essentially providing false hope.

How many of you were able to purchase a pair?

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750 BOOST GREY WITH GUM SOLE SOLD OUT IN 1 MINUTE

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The women’s adidas PureBOOST X recently dropped a brand new colorway done in a bold print. Dubbed the Power Red, let’s take a look at this graphic heavy version of the PureBOOST X.

Coming in a Red and White colorway, the shoe’s upper comes with photo-realistic flower petals placed all over the shoe. The same two-toned color scheme is placed on the Boost midsole/rubber outsole. Ladies, if you’re looking for a comfortable Boost equipped sneaker with a bold aesthetic, don’t waste your time on picking up the adidas PureBOOST X Power Red. Retailing for $120, find these at your local adidas retailer.

via: Rock City Kicks

Author’s Take

Looks very lively to say the least. The flower petal look works really well on the shoe. The ladies got a winner with this one.

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This Summer, expect to see a lot of adidas Crazylight Boost 2016 colorways to release. We’ve been getting scattered images/colorways here and there on the upcoming model, but today we get our best look yet. Looking to make the model one of adidas’ best basketball offerings, adidas is putting the shoe front and center by pairing it up with James Harden.

The colorways you see above make up a collection that goes by the name of “Harden Activated”. The four colorways are done in tonal fashion in a printed jacquard motif. You have the option of Red, White, Black and Grey to choose from. All four pairs come with a White Boost midsole paired up with a translucent tonal hit placed on the front portion of the sole unit. Three Stripes branding appears on the heel counter to complete the major features on the shoe. Set to release on July 2nd, let us know of you plan on picking up a pair.

via: kenlu

Author’s Take

Looks promising. Not the best looking shoe when it comes to appearance, but the Boost and jacquard combination is a nice 1-2 combo.

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Two distinct features that have recently appeared on the adidas Originals Superstar have now teamed up to give the model yet another brand new look on the classic adidas model.

The women’s Superstar comes in a predominantly all-Black nubuck upper. The same hue is placed on the laces, branding and lining. Creating some sharp contrast is the metal construction placed on the shell toe. Not only does the shell toe come in metal fashion, but adidas also gives it an iridescent look to give the shoe more of a bolder aesthetics. Said to already be available internationally, we will let you know when these drop in the states.

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Author’s Take

Women’s version of not, I don’t know if I’d wear these. The metal toe/iridescent look is a bit too much on the shoe and doesn’t appear to mesh well with the rest of the shoe.

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If it’s an adidas silhouette complete with full-length Boost cushioning on the bottom, there’s going to be some interest. So goes the current trend in sneakers, where the technology holding down adidas Originals and performance models is one in the same. The adidas Pure Boost X is one of the latest silhouettes featuring performance tech with an aesthetic inspired by Yohji Yamamoto’s upscale adidas Y-3 line. This “Power Red” pair skips the simplicity for a dynamic graphic-heavy upper with photo-realistic flower petals found throughout. Get with us after the click for a full view of the latest adidas Boost offering and know that Rock City Kicks has this women’s exclusive in stock today for $120 USD.

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Always the most prominent feature of the iconic adidas Superstar, there will definitely be no missing the shell toe on this latest “Metal Toe” version. The premium women’s edition of the Superstar features an all-black nubuck upper that gets some serious contrast for the shell toe, constructed with a vibrant iridescent metal for a bold and stylish look that makes the classic silhouette look anything but traditional. Lady Superstar fans can find the iridescent-toed colorway arriving at European shops now, and soon here in the US.

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