adidas Originals can always be counted on for some interesting releases, but the inspiration for their latest collaboration reaches all the way out into a galaxy far, far away. This coming January, adidas will be introducing their new Originals Star Wars collection, featuring some iconic characters and imagery from the classic films. Several traditional adidas models will be transformed to take on some characteristics from the likes of Darth Vaider, Luke Skywalker, Yoda and the Storm Troopers. There will also be some pretty imaginative Star Wars apparel to go along with the kicks, as well as some more sneaker models. Check out some more sneak peeks after the jump and we’ll be sure to keep you posted on more from this eagerly awaited Spring 2010 collection. Via Hypebeast/HS.

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Ever worn a striped shirt that gave you a headache?  Luckily, this insane pair of adidas Top Ten His is a little further from your eyes than a shirt.  The ‘60 Years of Soles and Stripes’ colourway celebrates their key design element, a logo so sneaky that they can pass it off as just ’stripes’ when it comes time for the whites at Wimbledon.  These 80’s basketball kicks are anything but subtle, challenging you to avoid a seizure as you consider the three different patterns that cover this entire shoe, even the mid- and insoles.  Get a tongue depressor ready and click to grab these from SchuhYou.

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That we’re focused on the Air Jordans worn by a guy who doesn’t score much should let you know that something is going on here.  It’s far less crazy that Marcus Jordan is wearing the Air Jordan XI (11) Retro ‘Space Jam’ over six weeks before its retail release than adidas canceling their $3 million contract with the University of Central Florida over Jordan Jr. wearing his legendary dad’s kicks.  Perhaps the craziest part is that this story is generating alot of mainstream press for something about sneakers, so while Jordan Brand is getting some free publicity, we can’t help but wonder if some fans might think adidas rash in their decision.  Photos via Shoesholic

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The adidas Forum Mid Plant is part of this year’s Five Two 3 Plants Pack by Adidas Originals, and are inspired by the nature around us. There are some nicely executed nature details on this shoe. The toe and side panels have been embossed with a leaf pattern and the outsole is brown with small speckles to represent soil. A small detail that stands out among the rest is the green vine illustrated on the heel and tongue that turns the adidas symbol into a pant. The green pops off the all white leather upper and give these adidas Forum Mid a clever accent that shows the inspirations from nature. These adidas Forum Mid Plant can be purchased now at Schuyou

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You may have already seen some of adidas’ recent collab works in the form of the Madsaki Samba and the Dalek Forum Mid.  But what you may have overlooked is that these two are part of the new adidas Originals Five-Two 3 City Artist Pack.  So we already know that New York and Japan are being represented.  But who are the other international three privileged to be part of the collection?

Pochoir, of London, lays some design upon a Superstar.  A smooth grey tint for the upper with blue hits reminds us of the Blue Note Pro Model adidas made last year as part of the Sounds of the City Pack.  The brick pattern along the heel is probably some type of tribute to his street environment where he usually creates his works.  The Stan Smith was blessed by Paris- illustrtor KRSN.  His French background is apparent in the gold fleur-di-lis, found on a deep blue nubuck upper.  Lastly, adidas chose Fakso to work on a Nizza.  Predominantly a black shoe, the medial upper becomes a canvas to simulate the rawness the Milan photographer captures in his photos.  All different, yet wonderfully unique, pairs to shoe the creativity and diversity of global output.  via HB

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Here is a pair of the adidas Samba in collaboration with Japanese artist Madsaki. These will be part of the adidas Five-Two-3 City Pack, all releasing soon. The inspiration for these adidas Sambas are from Madsaki’s time working as a bicycle messenger in New York, the Samba was a great choice in shoe because it is actually worn by bike messengers in NYC. These shoes feature an upper made up of a water proof snake skin material and a black midsole that has white triangle pattern that go around the whole shoe. If you are a bike messenger or just want to cop these to wear they are available now through SNS

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The adidas Forum has seen its fair share of collaborative releases this year.  From the expansive Def Jam 20th Anniversary Collection to a dope zippered version from Nom de Guerre, we’ve seen a wide range from the classic basketball sneaker that will be pushed a little further with this design by New York’s own, Dalek.  Known to friends and family as James Marshall, Dalek added graphics to this black Forum Mid that remind us of the artwork on Kanye West’s second album (and blog).  You can grab yours today from SnS.

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Aside from the obvious (in some cases unavoidable) similarities in design that all basketball shoes are bound to share, adidas does a good job of pretty much never appearing to bite Nike’s steez, or anyone else’s for that matter.  Their bold use of Three Stripes on the side panels in recent years has been bolstered by dudes who can back it up like Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. 

Count Tim-may amongst the group of adi-sponsored ballers who rocked a crazy Halloween edition of the adidas TS Commander this past weekend.  Much like the Nike Blazer released with lenticular holigram tarsals, these take the white-on-black stripe motif to its logical extreme, revealing white ‘bones’ beneath the black upper.  Peep Duncan’s Commanders with the X-Ray look, along with up-and-coming adidas NBA guys like Deshawn Stephensen (not giving up a game winner, for once), Aaron Afflalo and Brooke Lopez after the jump.  via Kenlu

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