Flyknit vs Primeknit? Nike wasn’t all too pleased when the three stripes debuted a knit material after they did back in 2012 and went on to call foul. A temporary injunction was even served to adidas to prevent selling what was their only Primeknit offering at the time in the adizeo Primeknit silhouette until the patent infringement filed in Germany was solved. The Nuremberg court surprisingly reversed the decision regarding the case of the one-piece yarn uppers after adidas claimed that the technique had been employed in shoe making since the 1940s. And that’s why adidas continues to push Primeknit creations like these two new adidas Stan Smith Primeknit pairs today.
As for the two shoes pictured, the adidas Stan Smith remains intact in silhouette form, but the woven fabric provides a premium and breathable build unlike any in the retro tennis classic’s history. A marbled grey or vibrant violet help the sneaker stand out while the heel and tongue ditch the synthetic leather for a simple, yet light weight white mesh. Stick around for a better view and stay tuned for a stateside release date in the coming days.