Aaron Hope 
Sneaker collaborations are often an opportunity for an artist to spread influence beyond their core audience. In the case of this new adidas Originals ZX 700 ‘M2’ by Matsu of the J-Pop group EXILE, the opportunity was there, but Three Stripes chose to keep these a Japanese exclusive. One look makes it evident that even without the name recognition, these would have moved units at US Originals stores, because the blacked out suede and leather upper adding a subtle color burst by way of a galaxy print lining is a look that epitomizes a style of dress that’s currently quite popular. Click in to see more angles of this pair dropping next Friday and let us know if you’ll try to import a pair.
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