Ben Felderstein adidas’ Speedfactory AM4 initiative is meant to give creators from specific cities around the globe the chance to give back and influence their communities by designing sneakers that truly speak to their homes. After numerous creations have been drawn up for Tokyo, Atlanta, Boston, and more, the Three Stripes is set to give four designers from New York and LA the chance to express themselves. Included in this collection are AM4 silhouettes done in collaboration with Kwasi Kessie (celebrity stylist and adidas Runner’s NYC captain), Aaron Kai (LA artist), Sadelle’s (famous NYC brunch location), and the Brooklyn Ballet (professional dance company). All four of these finely-crafted designs boast precise, data-driven fits, a floating torsion bar for effortless movement, energy return from a full-length BOOST sole, and more.
Pairs will begin releasing with the AM4AARONKAI and the AM4KWASI on December 8th on adidas.com, followed by the AM4BROOKLYNBALLET on December 15th, and finally the AM4SADELLE’S on December 20th. Check out special images of each AM4 offering below as well as a brief story behind each design and their special early release locations.
adidas SPEEDFACTORY AM4AARONKAI
Release Date: December 6th, 2018 (Nice Kicks)
Release Date: December 8th, 2018 (adidas.com)
$200
Aaron Kai’s design is inspired by his time spent in Hawaii and LA in which he connected with surf culture and found his love for the beach and the oceans.
adidas SPEEDFACTORY AM4KWASI
Release Date: December 7th, 2018 (SNS)
Release Date: December 8th, 2018 (adidas.com)
$200
Kwasi’s design is inspired by his childhood in Harlem, and his love for fashion, and sneakers. Running changed his life, so he was happy to show off the intersection between running and fashion in NYC.
adidas SPEEDFACTORY AM4BROOKLYNBALLET
Release Date: December 13th, 2018 (Extra Butter)
Release Date: December 8th, 2018 (adidas.com)
$200
This design done by the dance company comes inspired by a signature black graffiti tutu found in the Brooklyn Nutcracker, and its mix of contemporary mediums in design represents the epitome of the Brooklyn Ballet.
adidas SPEEDFACTORY AM4SADELLE’S
Release Date: December 20th, 2018 (adidas.com)
$200
This NYC Brunch Hotspot chose to hone in on the luxury of its aesthetic, while creating a high-end feel that is versatile enough to be worn each and every day.
