Kaihara x Adidas - Adicolor Denim

Kaihara x Adidas - Adicolor Denim - #1

Check out this hot new collaboration between Kaihara and Adidas. Kaihara is known around the world for their denim – and they brought high quality denim to this project. There is also a matching denim jacket available that meshes well with these kicks.

Besides the denim on this shoe, the other aspect that stands out is the tan leather that is utilized around the ankles and on the tongue. On the tongue sits the Adidas logo. The shoe laces of these shoes blend in to the rest of the look. Basically, this Adidas and Kaihara collaboration is meant to look like a denim jacket for your feet. And speaking of denim jackets, you can get a denim jacket made from the same material as the shoes as part of this project. Get these shoes and the jacket at Hanon Shop beginning in August. Via Hypebeast.

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Categories: Adidas | Date: June 24th, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | 1 Comment

Adidas Gazelle OP

Adidas Gazelle OP

Adidas is releasing another Gazelle pack and this one looks especially nice. If you like the comfort and dependability of Adidas but want shoes with a classy touch, these Gazelles are for you. Each of the three colorways exudes luxuriousness and style, using perforations to create their distinct looks.

The first colorway features a white on white look that utilizes a checkerboard to form its texture. Another white on white colorway in this Gazelle pack uses a polka dot theme. The shoe with the brown colorway, which is arguably the most stylish of all the colorways, also uses a checkerboard look. Via Streething. These will be available at adidas Originals shops across South East Asia and other retailers in the coming months.

Categories: Adidas | Date: June 12th, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | No Comments

Adidas - Sounds of the City - Alligator Records Pack

Adidas - Sounds of the City - Alligator Records Pack - #1

From its humble beginnings in Chicago in 1971, Alligator Records has become a powerhouse in the music industry. Created by Bruce Iglauer, Alligator Records is responsible for nearly 300 blues albums.

To capture the feel of Alligator Records, Adidas created this Sounds of the City Alligator Records pack. The pack contains shoes which are quite cool looking. The shoes utilize a color scheme of dark brown, light brown, off-white and beige. It looks like a combination of a laidback pair of Adidas and pair of bowling shoes. These kicks are obviously not for everyone but if you want to rep Alligator Records, there’s no better way than wearing these shoes and the accompanying apparel in the pack. A nylon track jacket, cotton bowling shirt and T-shirt are also in the pack.

This limited collection is available at online retailers, such as Overkill, as well as Adidas Originals boutiques.

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Categories: Adidas | Date: June 1st, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | No Comments

Adidas Consortium Superskate Street

Adidas Consortium Superskate Street - #1

This shoe is part of the Adidas Consortium series. This sneaker, dubbed the Superskate Street, features a slim silhouette and vivid, colorful diagonal pleats on the side panel. The colors look very nice against the white shoe.

The Supersakate Street is available right now at Hangtime. They will be released soon at other Adidas Consortium retailers. Via SneakerFiles.

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Categories: Adidas | Date: May 10th, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | 2 Comments

Adidas Consortium - Stan Smith

Adidas Consortium - Stan Smith - #2

Check out this slick new Adidas Consortium release. This Stan Smith model features the words “It’s More Than Just a Game” on the tongue of the shoe. Utilizing a white, aqua green and sky blue color scheme, the result is a pair of kicks that are easy on the eyes.

On top of the high quality white leather are a series of aqua green and sky blue dots. The name “Stan Smith” appears both on the side and on the back of these shoes. While this pair of shoes isn’t overly intricate, it’s definitely a unique look.

You can get these shoes from the Kix-Files online shop for $135. They are also available at other Consortium retailers.

Kix-Files also has a Mid version of the same shoe that has a pearl upper with the same aqua details for $160.

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Categories: Adidas | Date: April 10th, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | 1 Comment

Adidas Skate “Mark Gonzales” Gazelle

Adidas Skate “Mark Gonzales” Gazelle

Another Adidas Skate model designed by Mark Gonzales was recently released. This edition is a Gazelle which actually looks really good.

Using brown and beige together, the result is a shoe that’s very wearable for almost anyone. Though I’m not a big fan of the Adidas Skate shoes normally, the use of brown suede gives this shoe a lot of style.

You can get these right now from Caliroots for $148.60.

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Categories: Adidas | Date: March 30th, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | 1 Comment

Adidas Gil II Zero Gilwood

Adidas Gil II Zero Gilwood

Of course, Gilbert Arenas is a Washington Wizards player, but it doesn’t mean he forgot about his Los Angeles roots. The adidas Gil II Zero Gilwood has emerged in a colorway inspired by the Los Angeles Lakers.

These sneakers feature a white upper that is uses Laker purple and gold throughout. Purple patent is used on the heel tab and around the ankle, while the shoe is also stitched in the same shade. But what really stands out is the yellow (gold) used on the sole of this shoe and in other accents.

These kicks are expected to release on March 30th at select retailers across the country. A special T-shirt is also included.

Categories: Adidas | Date: March 26th, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | No Comments

Adidas Women’s Top Ten Low – Freyel

Adidas Women’s Top Ten Low – Freyel #1

For the ladies out there, check out these Adidas. These Top Tens are extremely hot with a flashy color scheme that is wearable with most outfits. If you want a laidback look, you can rock these kicks. Even if you want to dress up a bit, these shoes are clean enough to wear out on the town.

The shade of yellow used in these shoes isn’t too bright, which makes it mix well with the white on the shoe. The Adidas Top Ten logo on the tongue of the shoe looks smooth, as does the Adidas logo on the back. Overall, these shoes would be a great addition to just about every wardrobe.

Look for these shoes right now at Adidas Originals retailers, and on eBay.

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Categories: Adidas | Date: March 23rd, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | No Comments

Adidas Concord Mid Court - White-Red-Sand Snakeskin

Adidas Concord Mid Court - White-Red-Sand Snakeskin #1

The Adidas Concord has been around for 25 years and now these sneakers are being released in interesting colorways that feature nice touches of snakeskin.

This color combination uses smooth white, red and sand leather, along with red snakeskin embossed leather on the strap and sand snakeskin on the stripes. It’s a very unique look that is sure to please Adidas fans.

These sneakers are available right now at Adidas Originals retails are you can also find them on eBay for a Buy It Now price of $59.99.

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Categories: Adidas | Date: March 22nd, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | 1 Comment

adidas Forum 25th Anniversary Collection

adidas Forum 25th Anniversary Collection #2

The adidas Forum is another iconic sneaker celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2008. adidas has put together a handful of team-up releases with important adidas accounts which have operated for a quarter of a century. These shoes include Harputs (San Francisco), Walters (Atlanta), Moe’s (New York City) and Puffer Reds (Detroit).

Each pair in the adidas Forum 25th Anniversary Collection has a suggested retail price of $100 USD. These shoes range in colorways from bold and bright to allover metallic sivler. But my favorite version is the black/red/white colorway.

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Categories: Adidas | Date: March 21st, 2008 | Posted by: Kori Ellis | No Comments