While a collaboration with Belgian fashion designer, Kris Van Assche, last summer produced two variations, the famous Scottish pattern made of diamonds is set to be offered on the adidas Ultra Boost once again.

Showcased above consists of sample colorways, with one finished in classic shades of black, white and grey, while the other is rendered in blue, red and grey. The defining theme is essentially prominent on its intricately knitted upper. Additionally, another blue/red/grey variation is presented, although this time sporting a black sole unit.

Other notable details include its signature three-stripe cage system on the side panels that also holds its laces intact, in addition to TPU heel overlays that ensures superb reinforcement. More branding can also be seen on the tongue tab, behind the tongue and across its rear.

A release date for each pair is still undetermined, but check in to KicksOnFire for continuous updates.

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Author’s Take

I’m a fan of the silhouette, but not the motif. Out of the three, I do like the pair with blacked-out soles. It looks great with the colorway.

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Can the momentum from both adidas Originals and the three stripe’s running imprint carry over to adidas Hoops for 2016? The adidas Crazylight Boost 2016 looks like it could very well be the model to push adidas’ basketball category into the future and gain some ground on industry-leading Nike and upstart Under Armour throughout the next year. There doesn’t seem to be a readily apparent plan for the three stripe’s basketball brand, as James Harden is waiting on a signature model after signing a $200 million deal and John Wall has bolted after contract disputes. In fact, the only constant over the past few seasons has been the Crazylight series, and the Boost-wielding silhouette continues to get better with each new iteration. A full-length Boost bottom returns with a new Tubular-esque enclosure for added support and style. The woven upper even sports a lifestyle ready design that could venture off the court. Check out more preview shots below.

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It took nearly a decade for adidas to convince Kanye West to return to the fold and finally design that collaborative sneaker under the adidas Originals imprint as initially planned. That’s right. Before any of Kanye’s designs with Nike, Yeezy was supposed to design a tennis shoe with the three stripe’s lifestyle imprint. Ben Pruess, once the global director of adidas Originals, shared a rare glimpse at what Kanye was cooking up with adidas dating back to 2006 on his Instagram. What resulted from the brief collaborative process was a reworked adidas Rod Laver Vintage tennis shoe complete with the early-era College Dropout bear logo on the tongue. Check out a better look at this ultra-rare sample below and let us know if you’re feeling this design, or would prefer today’s adidas Yeezy pairs by taking your thoughts to the comments section.

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The adidas Originals Stan Smith is known for being a shoe that is always changing time after time after time. The latest version looks to be ideal for the Spring/Summer season. With perforations utilized all over the upper, let’s take a look at the newest take on the Stan Smith.

The perforated versions of the Stan Smith are constructed out of leather uppers. Coming in either all-white or all-black uppers, both pairs are accompanied by the off-white midsoles. Adding some color to the shoe are the multicolor striped heel detailing. Embossed adidas branding appears on the heel and tongue. Tonal laces tie up the look of the shoe. Available internationally ($112), expect these to arrive in the states sooner rather than later.

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Author’s Take

It’s definitely a clean look for the Spring and Summer. I’m sure your feet will thank you during the hot days.

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Flying under the radar is the adidas ClimaCool Sonic Solar Red. People probably overlook the shoe because it doesn’t come with Boot or Primeknit, but that doesn’t mean the model is a bad shoe. Not at all. Let’s take a closer look.

Designed to help you keep cool during the hot weather, the shoe comes built with a Bounce cushioning system that’s just a level under the Boost technology when it comes to cushioning and energy. The shoe comes constructed out of a breathable mesh upper paired up with the Three Stripes overlays caging system. The slip-on upper also come with a bolstered heel that provides additional comfort and support. The Solar Red hits are found on the heel tab and insoles. Available now, pick up your very own pair for $100.

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Author’s Take

Don’t knock them till you try them. No Boost or Primeknit doesn’t mean it’s a bad shoe. Price is reasonable too.

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A little over a year ago, Kanye West and adidas got together to release the adidas Yeezy Boost 750. Fun fact about this collaboration: This was not the first time that Kanye West and adidas linked up to work on a sneaker. Turns out that they created a shoe way before the 750, back in 2006. Today we get our first look at the first ever Kanye West x adidas sneaker.

As noted above, West designed a shoe for adidas back in 2006. This shoe recently stepped into the spotlight when a former adidas employee who took part in the collaborative project felt it was only right to show the world a shoe that very few people know about. Ben Pruess, former global director of adidas Originals and now a senior VP at Under Armour, shows us the shoe which is an adidas Rod Laver Vintage model recreated by Mr. West. As you can see by the images above, new features on the shoe include the Kanye West bear logo placed on the tongue as well as on the midsole under the heel. A two-toned leather motif creates the look of the upper, while perforation accents appear everywhere on the shoe except the toebox. The shoe also shows a “SAMPLE” text on the inside, giving us further proof as to why these never hit retailers. No word on how rare these sneakers are, but I’m willing to be not many people have these in their collection.

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Slowly but surely, adidas is utilizing Primeknit uppers on a lot of their silhouettes. The latest model to get the Primeknit treatment also happens to be a model that was created not too long ago. Today we get a better look at the adidas Originals Tubular Nova Primeknit.

Just like you’d expect, the Primeknit version of the Tubular Nova comes with the same shape just built with a different construction. A two-toned knit construction takes the place of the neoprene and suede we’re used to seeing on the shoe. Another new feature on the shoe comes in the form of a elasticized collar. The rest of the shoe still remains true to form as the heel wrap, lacing overlay and Tubular sole unit still make an appearance. Available now internationally, it’s only a matter of time before these arrive stateside.

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Author’s Take

Primeknit is like bacon, it makes everything better. The Nova was cool before, but not it’s even cooler!

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We’ve already gone over the Metallic Copper version, now we get to lay our eyes on the Raf Simons x adidas Originals Stan Smith Metallic Silver. If you’re looking for a sneaker with some added “oomph” to it, I’d take a good look at these.

The latest Raf Simons x adidas collaboration has the Stan Smith dressed in a premium leather upper. The premium leather upper is covered in a metallic silver motif to give the shoe its bold appearance. Adding the Raf Simons touch to the shoe is the “R” perforated branding placed on the side panels of the shoe. Additional Raf Simons branding is spotted on the side of the heel, while your traditional Stan Smith branding is still seen on the tongue and heel. A leather lining, tonal laces and eyelets and white midsole complete the look of the shoe. Available at select retailers, are you willing to drop $400 on the bad boys?

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Author’s Take

It’s cool, but I’ve never been one to jump on the hype train when it comes to Stan Smith collabs. For that reason, I won’t even pay a fraction of what the retail price is.

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Don’t have the money to shell out for Primeknit and Boost? The three stripes have you covered by releasing the adidas ClimaCool Sonic, a pair that promises to keep your feet cool in the hottest months while providing a comfortable ride through their Bounce cushioning system. Think of it as Boost Jr. The silhouette is reminiscent of the ever-popular adidas Ultra Boost, with a slip-on construction showcasing a bolstered heel for added comfort. Three stripe overlays rest atop a breathable mesh base with an underlying Solar Red color for an added pop. What do you think of the look? Grab your pair today from Sneaker Politics for a cool $100.

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If the standard adidas ZX Flux wasn’t already chill enough for you, luckily there’s an even more casual option of the instant-classic modern-meets-vintage sneaker. Doing away with the laces, the ZX Flux Slip-On features a much more sporty take on the easy access style than its predecessors like that iconic Vans Slip-On. This version features an all-blue color scheme, with its mesh upper in College Navy with one of the two elastic cross straps in a slightly lighter shade of blue. This latest ZX Flux Slip-On is arriving now overseas, so expect them soon here in the US.

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Swaggy P took a Swaggy L on Thursday when it was discovered that Kobe Bryant, in classic Mamba style, chucked Nick Young’s adidas shoes in the trash and told him to get a pair of Nikes if he wanted a coveted autograph. Many thought the story was fabricated based on loose events of all the energy going on during Mamba Day post-game, but you can hear what happened directly from Young himself in this end-of-season exit interview with the press. Young confirms that Kobe chucked his shoes in the trash, but showed incredible grace by signing a pair of Nikes for him taking a photo with his son. Young, of course, is now an endorsed adidas athlete, but he was one of the most avid users of Nike Kobes during his sneaker “free agency”. Check out the video below and fast forward to the 3:45 mark to hear Young speak.

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Damian Lillard and the Blazers will be playing Game 1 of their first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday and Dame is expected to wear the adidas D Lillard 2 Stay Ready.

This weekend we’ll also be seeing the debut of another D Lillard 2 with the Uprising colorway that you see pictured above. This new D Lillard 2 will be worn by some of the nation’s best high school basketball players who will be competing this weekend’s adidas Gauntlet Dallas game. This new colorway is inspired by the ocean and uses a shark looking upper with color-shifting scales. Adidas says that shark inspiration is meant to represent the “hunger, motivation and drive it takes to outlast your opponent and reach the top of your game.”

There is no expected release date for this colorway of the D Lillard 2, but we’ll let you know if anything changes.

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Author’s Take

It’s a shame that this colorway won’t be hitting retailers. I’m sure that many fans of the D Lillard 2 would have liked to own this pair.

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Along with the Hot Pink pair, the adidas Tubular Doom Triple Black make up the Tonal pack. If you’re diggin’ either of the pairs from the pack, this is just a friendly reminder to let you know that both are releasing tomorrow.Today we get another look at the Triple Black iteration.

Rocking the all-black look, the Tubular Doom is made out of a neoprene upper paired up with the suede overlays placed on the lacing system, heel and toe. A tonal strap appears on the forefoot, while the sock-like bootie constuction also comes in a black hue. Completing the all-black look are the laces and Tubular sole unit. Available tomorrow for $170, you will be able to find these at select retailers worldwide such as BSTN.

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Author’s Take

Kind of reminds of the Yeezy 750, but much better. It looks clean, I’m just not sure if I would pick up a pair since it really doesn’t match my style.

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Heads up NMD fans, you’re soon going to have new options to choose from. adidas is on the brink on releasing a brand new version of the adidas NMD. The major difference on this new model is the fact that the shoe adds a caging system to the upper. Let’s get a first look at the adidas NMD XR1.

Set to release in July, the XR1 features the aforementioned perforated caging system placed on the side panels of the shoes. The upper’s construction appears to remain the same, but the new cage is more than enough to give the shoe a completely different look. The first colorway being displayed comes in a Triple White (all-white) aesthetic, but you can also be sure to expect a plethora of colorway options to choose from once the shoes begins to drop in July. Question.Do you like the NMD with or without a cage? Let us know in the comments below.

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Author’s Take

I think I prefer the NMD with a cage. I also think a lot of people will be agreeing with me. I can’t wait for these to begin to drop in July.

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Have you ever wondered what an adidas Ultra Boost would look like if it were given the Y-3 treatment? You no longer have to as that concept has recently become a reality. Let’s take a look at what’s being called the Y-3 adidas Ultra Boost.

Right off the bat you could see that the main difference in this Ultra Boost is the fact that it comes built in a high-top fashion. Ditching the majority of the Primeknit construction, the shoe is given a new look with the usage of a breathable synthetic upper.  The shoe becomes a high-top with the help of a TechFit sock placed on the shoe. The heel counter is removed from the shoe, but a similar feature is placed on the rear portion of the side panels. A new lacing system that extends all the way to the TechFit sock is also put in place, while different types of eyelets are placed on the shoe as well. An all-black upper contrasts very nicely with the all-white Boost sole unit. The shoe recently dropped for $389. Are you looking to pick up a pair? Let us know in the comments below.

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Author’s Take

It looks clean, I’m just still on the fence regarding the removal of the Primeknit construction. I guess if they would have left it on, the shoe would not be much of a change compared to the original Ultra Boost. Nonetheless, it’s pretty dope.

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