adidas recently unveiled The Mercury Center — a three-day incubator for creativity in soccer.

Situated within the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport, The Mercury Center will be used to develop and exhibit several projects aimed at delivering firsts in the fields of technique and skill, design, style, technology, and entertainment.

Motion graphics artists have been appointed to create an unprecedented approach for playing and documenting the game, while special customizers featuring Chain Gang LA and The Shoe Surgeon will collaborate with attendees to make one-of-a-kind, personalized apparel and footwear, in addition to producing bespoke pieces.

Furthermore, a team of illustrators and designers will create custom pieces of apparel for the attendees with pens, patches, and screen-printing. Also, in conjunction with Guillermo Andrade of Four Two Four on Fairfax, custom jewelry pieces to celebrate this summer?s biggest moments and the players will be presented as well.

Additionally, Coupler MFG, will reimagine traditional soccer equipment and fabricate them onsite, while the Odd Division will utilize adidas? miCoach Smart Ball technology to develop a virtual reality experience.

Finally, Joe Kay, founder of Soulection, will create soundscapes and DJ sets in real-time.

The Mercury Center is open for select guests through June 3, with appearances from soccer stars, artists, musicians, and Los Angeles-based personalities.

A special viewing party for the United States vs. Colombia Copa America match will be held tomorrow night.

via: adi

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Following its official reveal weeks ago, this beige-colored adidas NMD is finally expected to debut soon, although primarily overseas first.

Officially dubbed Vapour Grey, the sleek model is defined by its breathable primeknit upper and EVA inserts on the midsole which is draped in the respective colorway. Complemented with a clean, white boost sole unit, a French ?La Marque Aux 3 Bandes? text, which means — The Brand with Three Stripes — adorns the front of the two plugs on each shoe.

You can purchase this pair at select adidas retailers overseas starting June 10th.

Stay tuned for a stateside release date.

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Author’s Take

I’m just biased towards the model. Especially in this colorway. It’s perfect for both males and females. This will obviously be sought after.

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adidas Originals has been killing the lifestyle market thanks to smart designs that bridge the gap between performance and casual wear like this adidas NMD R1 Primeknit. The silhouette utilizes both Primeknit and Boost – two of the three stripes most sought after technologies, and places them together in a minimalist model that’s extremely comfortable. The NMD builds upon the momentum put in place by the adidas Ultra Boost and is inspired by such trefoil classics as the Micro Pacer, Rising Star, and Boston Super. This new beige offering will definitely bring references to Kanye’s adidas Yeezy line thanks to the tonal quality and even boasts French callouts on the heel and midsole to continue the strong push in European markets. This adidas NMD pair will be available at select European retailers on June 10th and a stateside release date will follow later this summer.

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Recently showcased in a Primeknit build, the adidas Originals Superstar 80s is treated in another new colorway for Summer 2016.

Flaunting a clean and vibrant palette of off-white with equipment orange, the slightly pristine hue essentially covers the premium leather upper, signature shell toe box, tongue, laces and inner lining, while the contrasting accents are prominent on the suede three stripe branding across its side panels and leather heel tab.

Rounded out with a full-length crisp white rubber sole unit, you can purchase this pair at select adidas retailers now.

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Author’s Take

You can’t go wrong with a pair. This colorway is appealing and it can suit both males and females. A nice offering for the season.

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A closer look at the upcoming adidas Gazelle Vintage Suede Pack is revealed, as the models are expected to arrive at retailers tomorrow.

Highlighting two pairs, consisting of a forest green and purplish/blue colorways, the model flaunts a streamlined profile. Constructed of perforated pigskin suede to emit luxe appeal, the silhouettes are accentuated with white leather detailing utilized for its three stripe motif on the side panels, heel tab and tongue.

Additionally, classic gold foil embossing of its respective style is evidenced on the quarter panels.

Rounded out with an off-white rubber sole unit, you can purchase a pair at select adidas stores starting Friday, June 3.

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Author’s Take

I’m a fan of the simplicity. The colorways are solid and perfect for the season as well. It’s versatile for both males and females.

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Adidas has just released a new colorway of the popular Ultra Boost runner.

With Summer only a few weeks away, adidas has decided to cover the lightweight runner in bright Collegiate Royal all over the Primeknit upper. If you look closely you can see that there’s a gradient effect on the toe that features a couple more shades of blue. The heel counter is done in Collegiate Navy and the rubber outsole in black while the Boost midsole stays in the traditional white.

Pick up your pair now directly from adidas for $180.

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Author’s Take

I like this shade of blue the only thing that kind of kills it for me is the gradient on the toe that adds a couple more different shades of blue. I’ll pass.

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The adidas Ultra Boost Triple White has restocked a multiple amount of time over the last couple of months. The majority of the people who wanted a pair now own at least one. The only people I can think of who weren’t able to get a pair are the ones with feet that are too small! Turn that frown upside down as adidas recently let us know that the uber-popular adidas Ultra Boost Triple White is now available for anyone who rocks grade school sizes.

Kids, ladies, men with small feet, who ever you are, starting today you can now pick up the Triple White offering of the “world’s best running shoe” in a size that truly fits you. The White Primeknit is accompanied by the , White Boost sole, White heel counter and White caging system. The only type of contrast is found on the Metallic Silver tongue branding and the wavy line pattern placed on the toebox. You getting a pair? Let us know in the comments below.

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Author’s Take

It was only right. It’s about time. Kids, good luck keeping them clean! Haha.

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Don’t say we or Josh Harrison of the Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t warn you, but keep your eyes peeled as it appears like something special is coming out of adidas Baseball. Harrison recently tweeted out a picture of an all-Gold adidas Baseball cleat with a caption reading “Uh. Oh. @adidasBaseball about to drop something big!?

What could it be? Being that the MLB All-Star break is fast approaching, could it be that it could be some kind of Gold Glove/Silver Slugger (Check out the cleats Harrison is wearing above) collection that commemorates the All-Star game? Hmm. I guess only time will tell. Stay tuned!

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Chicago Cubs? reigning NL Rookie of the Year Kris Bryant joins adidas Group?s Mark King on his podcast Extraordinary Happens. With a whole year under his best, and a quarter of this season on the books and the All-Star break right around the corner, Kris Bryant looks to once again lead his team to the post-season and beyond.

?There?s so much in major league baseball that you have to get used to. You?re moving nonstop. Now that I have that experience, it really helps me out. And the rest of the guys, too ? we were a really young team overall so to get that experience of playing in the postseason for the first time, it?s only going to help us moving forward. My expectations individually and our expectations as a team are bigger than anybody?s out there, too. We expect a lot out of ourselves, we hold each other accountable for it and I think when you have those types of characteristics as a team it sets you up very well.? 

?I heard [the pressure]. I didn?t necessarily take it in. Obviously, anytime you?re a high draft pick, there?s more pressure on you. More people want you to do really well. But the thing about myself is that I heard all of it but I wanted to do even better than what they were telling me they wanted me to do for them. That?s a good mentality to have in any sport. You want to do better than what people expect you to do because you shouldn?t be playing the game if you don?t want to be the best. I?ve always taken that to heart in my work ethic and anytime I?m struggling out there. I?m so determined to get through it and I usually come out on top and I just think that?s a good mentality to have.? ?Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs Infielder

Mark King, adidas Group North American President, had this to say:

 ?No matter where you are in your life ? your job or if you?re a young athlete ? if you want something, you can have it. Kris said when he wants something, he goes and gets it. Yes, there?s pressure, but for him it was fun and enjoyable. His expectation was far greater than anyone else could put on him.? 

Listen to the episode here:

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adidas Originals teams up with Russ Bengston and DJ Clark Kent to create the Quickstrike Pack. The pack will feature special custom colorways of the adidas Pro Model and the adidas Originals Superstar that were created as a way to celebrate the return of the Quickstrike series on Complex.

Both the adidas Pro Model and the adidas Originals Superstar were chosen by Russ Bengston and DJ Clark Kent as their all-time favorite models coming out of adidas. The Pro Model will come with a full camo leather upper accented by the Black and Gold accents found on the Three Stripes, heel tab, laces, tongue and Quickstrike and adidas branding. A White sole unit and shell toe completes the look. The Superstar will come with perforated star detailing on the White leather upper paired up with camo Three Stripes branding on the side panels, heel tab and lining. A White sole unit and shell toe completes the look. Both pairs of the adidas Originals Quickstrike Pack drop on June 4th at select retailer, are you looking to pick up a pair? Let us know in the comments below.

via: Packer Shoes

Author’s Take

Both versions are pretty sweet, but if i had to pick a pair, it’d probably be the Superstar.

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Another adidas model has been blessed with a Primeknit construction. Although the ZX Flux is not considered a vintage shoe such as the Stan Smith or Superstar, it has still managed to make a name for itself in the short amount of time that it has existed. Looking to take it popularity to the next level, adidas has created the adidas ZX Flux Primeknit.

One of the first colorways of the shoe has it come with a Light Blue Primeknit upper. The same hue is also placed on the suede heel counter, laces as well as on the branding placed on the tongue and side panels. Hits of White appear on the heel pull tab as well as on the EVA midsole with TORSION system. Available now, pick up your very own pair today for $130.

via: adidas

Author’s Take

The Primeknit looks awesome on the shoe. The slip-on upper also looks cozy. Sans the color, everything is on point.

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Primeknit is amazing. There’s no other material out there quite like it. Everyone should be able to experience it regardless of what kind of person/athlete you are. adidas looks to expand its use of Primeknit as it’s now being utilized on their golf shoes. Here is a first look at the adidas Tour360 Prime Boost.

The three colorways shown above are all made out of a Primeknit woven upper. To make things even better, the soles also come with Boost technology to give you two of the best features that adidas has to offer. Black / Gold, Blue / White and Red / Black are all available now at adidas.com. If you play golf, this one should be a no-brainer, right?

via: adidas

Author’s Take

Dope. I don’t play golf, but if I did, I’d probably pick up one of these pair. Boost and Primeknit? Sounds like a winner to me.

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Complex’s ongoing Quickstrike video series pairs two longtime sneaker fiends in DJ Clark Kent and Russ Bengston together where they talk shop about the latest releases and news happening in the sneaker world. Now the duo has teamed up with adidas Originals for their first collaborative effort under the Quickstrike monicker featuring a two-pack of classic three stripe silhouettes with subdued woodland camouflage accents throughout. The adidas Pro Model ($160) and adidas Superstar ($150) each don the graphic in a completely different way as the 80s icons utilize gold foil branding and alternating three-stripe side panels. Each will be available on Saturday, June 4th at spots like Packer Shoes.

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The next adidas Yeezy Boost has just gotten a release date and it’s coming at us quick.

Show by Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and others in the last couple of weeks, the adidas Yeezy Boost 750 Grey Gum is now scheduled to release on June 11th. This Yeezy 750 features a grey suede upper with tonal detailing on the laces and midfoot strap. What stands out the most from this pair is the glow-in-the-dark gum Yeezy Boost sole that has lots of people excited.

Adidas has yet to confirm the release date they should be doing so in the next couple of days. Retail price is expected to be the usual $350. Make sure to bookmark our adidas Yeezy Boost 750 Grey Gum launch page for future updates.

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Author’s Take

I’m not a fan of any Yeezy sneakers but this is probably the best 750 colorway so far. I just don’t understand why the colorway is almost identical to the first one that released last year.

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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you took the adidas Ultra Boost and combined it with the adidas Yeezy Boost 350 to create one shoe?

Thankfully there’s some pretty amazing sneaker customizers out there who also think about things like this and they actually bring these ideas to life. Dank Customs has created the adidas Ultra Boost 350 Turtle Dove custom that you see above. Dank took an Ultra Boost and made the upper resemble the Turtle Dove 350 Boost and also removed the cages from the side panels. Other details include the heel counter done in grey, rope laces and a white Boost midsole.

Dank Customs can make you your own pair if you like what you see. All you have to do is visit his website or IG page. What are your thoughts on this custom?

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Author’s Take

I like the Ultra Boost but I don’t like the Yeezy Boost 350. Since this shoe looks more like the Ultra Boost I like it. Pretty creative idea.

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