You might not know this, what with all their attention paid to the youngest-ever NBA MVP, a stunning MTV video starlet and the most flamboyant guest designer doing it today, but adidas has a sincere interest in the sport of table tennis. Three Stripes to this day makes among the world’s very best ping-pong sneakers and paddles (or ‘blades’, as they’re more commonly called by those in the know), and this latest drop from the Originals division is a subtle reminder they’ve been at this for decades. The adidas Originals Tischtennis ‘Olympic Pack’ features Union Jack pennants on the lateral heels, but the more intriguing embroidery might be the brown Stripes that divide the white pair’s side panels. There’s also a navy pair with leather branding depicted below, so click through to see both and let us know which of these you’ll be more likely to cop when they hit select retailers this June. via FNG
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Dropping tomorrow is the ‘Your Story’ Collection – a limited edition capsule celebrating the 2012 London Olympics inspired by the memories of nine hand-selected individuals. Included in this set, brought to us by the supreme tier adidas Consortium label, are the adidas Matchplay by Jim Thompson, ZX 500 by Quote, Pro-Shell by DJ Muro, Decade Hi by Aloe Blacc and Baltic Cup one up by Kate Moross (the same models from the Tabula Rasa pack). Continue reading for a detailed gallery of all five in the ‘Your Story’ First Drop below and find this sick set of releases exclusively at adidas Consortium accounts.
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Their Nizza is adidas Originals’ classic basketball silhouette most likely to be compared to the Nike Blazer, but did you know adi Dassler’s footwear brand actually beat the Swoosh’s first b-ball sneaker to market by nearly four years? 1969′s adidas Originals Basket Profi beat the Blazer out of the gates by a hefty margin, and these four new suede designs attempt to gain back some of that attention. Featuring white-on-color construction, these come off quite similar to Nike Sportswear’s VNTG Blazer series; will you make these a part of your rotation now that they’re available at select Three Stripes dealers like 43einhalb?
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Following up on the very Bulls-looking colorway we landed a preview of last week, adidas Basketball seems content to create combos for the new adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 that line up with the some of the strongest teams in the East. This time around the homage points to Beantown, a longtime hub for Three Stripes fanatics, with a simple Celtics styled upper of black, green, and white. Continue reading for the full look along with some more background info on the sneakers which features designer Robbie Fuller giving some insight as to how the adidas team was able to create a strong silhouette while shaving off so many ounces. Also, be sure to look for this new adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 in stores come May 24th.
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Just a small handful of games went down over the weekend, but what the NBA lacked in number, it overcompensated with heated competition and some new sneaks! The Los Angeles Clippers finally put away the tough Memphis Grizzlies as Chris Paul and his CP3.V led the Clippers to victory. Teammate Nick Young wore the best kicks though, wearing the Air Foamposite One ‘Metallic Red’ to match the Away uni. On the other side, Rudy Gay of the Memphis Grizzles brought back the Air Max Tempo in White/Navy. The other LA squad advanced to the second round as well, led by Kobe Bryant who wore the ‘Lakers’ colorway of the Zoom Kobe VII ‘Dart Frog’. The East was already on the Semi-Finals round of play, as LeBron wore the LeBron 9 ‘MVP’ and teammate Dwyane Wade chipped in with the Fly Wade 2 EV. Paul George, who has been Kobe VII-friendly this season, broke out the Nike Zoom Kobe VII Elite ‘Away’. The final game of the weekend was between Philly and Boston, led by Rajon Rondo’s Zoom Huarache 2K4 iD. More of the NBA below, so take a look and stay tuned for more! Photos: espn
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Their ZX 700 Boat was among the first deck shoe hybrid sneakers to gain notoriety a few years back and in 2012, adidas has put some serious energy behind boat (-inspired) designs. From the launch of the skate division’s Janoski-leaning Jonbee to Originals’ Seeley and the new performance-oriented CC Boat Lace, Three Stripes has something for everyone who’s after that ‘Lonely Island’ look. And now, the adidas Originals Court Deck Vulc Mid takes this surge that much higher, its Docksider-meets-Nizza silhouette coming off fairly unique, especially given how many kicks we’ve seen try this look over the past few years. Check them out in greater detail below, let us know how they compare to your favorite boat shoes and stick with Sneaker News for word on US availability. via SM
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adidas Basketball pushed the lightweight envelope even further with their new Crazy Light 2 clocking in at a mere 9.5oz, and just like the originals, the sequel has a few friends coming along to increase the available variety. The new adidas Light’Em Up Lo has a name that makes you think of a pick-up streetball game, but its sleek and sleight build will be welcome anywhere basketballs are being dribbled this summer. Check out this classic Chicago-style colorup after the jump below and be on the lookout for these at US Three Stripes retailers shortly. via SM
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Its predecessor a beneficiary of both more retros and a James Bond x David Beckham hybrid, the adidas Originals Marathon 88 has been nearly forgotten as ZX classics handle the Three Stripes vintage running load. But new colorways are on tap for the immediate future, which means this sleek, low profile design that might be the closest competitor adidas has to New Balance’s brand of timeless old school design, will soon be exposed to the public in a wider range of colors befitting its veteran status. You’ll be able to see red, green and blue as well as two grey/white/black pairs after the jump below; tell us which one looks best and be on the lookout for these at select adidas retailers. via FNG
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