If you were to look at the name of this latest Three Stripes drop and compare it to recent output from adidas Originals, a well-intentioned guess would have you imagining something entirely different. In a sort of ‘What the Land’ move, adidas surprises us with a new design that despite its glancing connection to the vulc-soled Hardland, opts for a different kind of classic basketball bottom. And that’s not all that makes the adidas Blue Hikelander Snow stand out from the pack, this bubble-quilted, nylon and suede design secured with a wildly inventive elastic cord system. This new silo hits the scene in one of the cleanest yet most attention-grabbing red, white and blue sneakers we’ve seen during this Olympic summer offering more of that palette than any other style. adidas once again proves it’s at its best when breaking new ground, and you can see more of the unique Hikelander Snow when you click the jump below. via Sneaker Freaker
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Three of the Final Four of the 2012 NBA Playoffs are now set; the Miami Heat took down the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 last night, winning three straight after falling behind with a 2-1 Series deficit. The young Philadelphia 76ers were given a boost of motivation when Allen Iverson was in town to watch the game, so that Series will go to a Game 7 as it shifts to Boston. The Western Conference Finals have already been set in place, as the Spurs and Thunder completed their advancements earlier this week. This Saturday, the Semi-Final round will officially end the the Western Conference Finals will begin on Sunday, so be sure to check back with us for another NBA Feet Recap on Monday! Photos: espn
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It was one of five Three Stripes classics blanked out for last fall’s ‘Tabula Rasa’ collection, and now adidas Consortium brings back ‘The superb shoe for high mileage training,” in a new colorway that perfectly straddles today and this model’s 1984 origins. The adidas Consortium ZX 500 pictured above suggests even more to come after the conclusion of the ‘Your Story’ saga, its effortless aesthetics hopefully a sign of more to come. Click in for a closer view, let us know how they compare to the other Consortium series ZX500s and stick with Sneaker News for release info. via Sneaker Freaker
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During this Olympic summer, we can expect countless red, white and blue sneakers thanks to memories of past USAB glories in addition to the host nation and all the others who have those three on their flags. This latest drop from adidas Originals predates a 40th anniversary celebration by a year, which means the model they’re celebrating is also a senior to the vast majority of the other brands’ basketball shoes, including the entirety of Nike Basketball. The adidas Americana Pack reminds us of the basketball shoe created in 1971 in colors to match the high-energy ABA, a model that by the mid/late-’70s had seen its leather toecap turned to rubber. Fitting, then, that the adidas Originals Superstar is center stage here with three new colorways joining a couple of adiRise 2.0s with the patriotic vibe. These five will arrive at Foot Locker later this week and you can see more images of each pair after the jump.
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Even if he represents a different conference than the one many would have expected were this statement uttered just a month or so ago, adidas does indeed find itself with a legitimate shot to capture the NBA Championship with one of its marquee players. The Great Tim Duncan is leading a San Antonio Spurs team that’s playing like a well-oiled machine, and even if Timmay is too big to rock Crazy Lights night in and night out, here’s a new pair that’d perfectly match SATX’ unique greyscale uniforms. The adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 in Dark Onyx and Tech Grey with white accents is better suited to slashing players who look to maximize their lightweight advantage with razor sharp lateral cuts. This pair will arrive at select adidas Basketball retailers on Thursday, May 24th, and are already up for pre-order at Eastbay and Foot Locker.
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Do you recognize this extra tall adidas Originals model from the feet of another extra tall figure? Back before he had his own line of sneaks, New York’s own Patrick Ewing rocked this stoic black and white colorway of the the adidas Originals Conductor Hi, along with some other Three Stripes models tying in a bit more with the Knicks theme. Hit the jump with us for the full angles of the resurfaced adidas Originals Conductor Hi model that’s giving a bit of a boost to the Ewing resurrection going on right now, as well as a vintage shot of the man himself showing them off. If you’ve been waiting for the Conductor to make its return to store shelves, be sure to hit up the folks at Packer Shoes to grab yourself a pair.
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Their signature injected foam sandals that are so popular they’ll move units on impulse at your local grocery store, but Crocs aren’t exactly your typical sneakerhead fare. Even without a direct street-level endorsement, the overwhelming popularity of the various Croslite designs has influenced major brands including Nike and Puma. And today we can add a company that’s right in the middle of those two majors: a German company who also happens to be Nike’s biggest competitor. So with the Solar Soft and Injex well in our rear view, it’s somewhat surprising that it took this long to see something like the adidas Originals Beachstar. A shotgun-perfed EVA upper hides a comfy neoprene sock that makes these an easy off and on for those activity-filled summer days, and you’ll find a variety of vibrant colors available later this month. via EK
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The Consortium backed ‘Your Story’ collection from adidas Originals is prepared to some drop some strong retro models from the Three Stripes for its devotees, but that capsule isn’t the be all end all to adidas’ classic models. One of their fan favorite running silhouettes, the adidas Originals ZX 8000, is set to pick up some of the slack this summer with the two pairs pictured here. It’s hard to take a look at the red, white, and black pair and not have company man Derrick Rose come to mind, meanwhile the blue and orange is a bit harder to pin down in terms of inspiration. Click through to check out both pairs of the adidas Originals ZX 8000 that are on their way for July and let us know which you prefer. Photos: Overkill
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