First Look: The adidas Consortium colette x UNDEFEATED Sneaker Exchange Pack

Parisian store Colette, which has been one of Europe’s go to store’s for design, art, culture and fashion for close to 18 years, have come together with Los Angeles UNDEFEATED, one of the most recognised brands within the global sneaker community, for the first instalment of the much anticipated ‘Sneaker Exchange’.

Both brands are renowned for their approach to collaboration, inviting some of the most influential creatives in the world to co-create products, this time, with adidas at the core. In this first instalment of adidas Consortium’s most ambitious collaboration series to date, we see influence from Paris and Los Angeles on the EQT Support and Campus 80s.

The Campus 80s has a white high-quality leather upper, an off white rubber sole with royal blue lacing and heel.

The EQT support has a dark navy and deep blue upper and an off white rubber sole.

The sneakers drop on Saturday, 28 January 2017, at selected retailers.

First Look: Shoe Gallery x adidas Consortium Climacool 1 Flight 305

Shoe Gallery partners with adidas to reinterpret the classic Climacool 1 silhouette.

Named ‘Flight 305’, the story begins on Ocean Drive, the long road which runs along the South Beach waterfront, lined with the city’s now iconic art deco buildings. Painted in a variety of pastel shades, by day, these buildings change by nightfall – under the illumination of multicoloured neon signs – colours begin to warp and blend into one another.

These buildings serve as the inspiration behind the silhouette’s dynamic aesthetic, as it flaunts a stealthy black makeover, but in light, and with movement, the shoes’ striking effect is revealed. Beneath the dark outer mesh lies a XENO film membrane that mimics the multi coloured shimmer of snakeskin.

The Shoe Gallery x adidas Consortium Climacool 1 Flight 305 drops on Saturday, 7 January 2017, at selected retailers.

First Look: adidas Consortium x KITH ASPEN Pack

Throughout 2016, adidas has worked closely with Ronnie Fieg to put together the Aspen Pack.

The first model in the KITH Aspen pack is completely new – it is the first ever UltraBOOST Mid. Fieg's execution extends the original lower silhouette with a snug, sock-like enclosure at the ankle. The upper is cageless with a subtle taped panelling, a nod to the original adidas 3-Stripes branding. Rather than the conventional Primeknit, Fieg's new UltraBOOST Mid is constructed using a thicker space dyed yarn suitable for the winter months. It arrives in a festive multicolor pattern with laces to seamlessly match the upper.

The second model is a more conventional outdoor model. The Response Trail BOOST is fundamentally a trail shoe with a reputation for being tough and functional. Here it gets a lifestyle makeover. Still high on tech it comes equipped with a neoprene collar and a speed lacing system. The sole is a hybrid of exposed BOOST™ and hard-wearing, grippier rubber. Outdoor footwear is currently enjoying a big moment in the cities among sneaker enthusiasts looking for a shoe robust enough withstand the cold, while still providing them with the level of comfort they are accustomed to.

The adidas Consortium x KITH ASPEN Pack will drop on Saturday, 31 December 2016.

First Look: adidas Consortium x Highs and Lows EQT Running Support 93

Highs & Lows of Australia reworked the adidas EQT Support 93 and gave it a jaw-dropping upgrade inspired by the ‘Interceptor’, the beefed-up muscle car featured in the Mad Max franchise. This EQT is based on the muscle cars that rose to cinematic and cultural significance during the 1970s and 1980s. An era where cars were gutted, hybridized and pushed to their performance limits.

Using forged neoprene, waxed sailcloth, aged cowhide and nubuck, Highs and Lows toughens the iconic runner that would fit the rugged desert wasteland battlefield where most of the Mad Max franchise takes place. Flecks of sandy gold are speckled on the midsole, while the gradient effect on the three stripes represents the iconic zoomie exhaust pipes seen on the upgraded Ford Falcon XB Coupe.

The adidas Consortium x Highs and Lows EQT Running Support 93 ‘Interceptor’ will drop on Saturday, 17 December 2016.

First Look: adidas Consortium x Sneakersnstuff D Rose 7 PK

Footwear specialists Sneakersnstuff have reworked the D Rose 7 PK, a contemporary basketball model in a patriotic colourway.

The D Rose 7 PK, is the signature model of Chicago-raised, New York-based point guard Derrick Rose. A gymnastic scorer, perceptive passer and creative playmaker that works closely with adidas to develop a model that delivers on the court. When it comes to basketball footwear adidas pulls out all the stops, the Primeknit upper and BOOST sole provide strength and support, flexibility and cushioning while additional grip on the sole allows the D Rose 7 PK to be super responsive.

The SNS D Rose 7 PK arrives in soft grey, with yellow and blue detailing. The two accents, the colours of the Swedish flag, are a nod to Sneakersnstuff's adidas Stockholm they designed a few years back and a reference to Derrick Rose's high school team.

The adidas Consortium x Sneakersnstuff D Rose 7 PK is available at selected retailers.

First Look: NMD Runner PK by adidas Consortium x Packer

The brand with three stripes keeps rolling out new iterations of the NMD runner. adidas Consortium partnered with Packer Shoes on the NMD Runner PK.  Packer Shoes is a family business founded in Yonkers, New York, in 1907, it has been retailing sporting apparel ever since. It has a long and proud history, has witnessed much change and has a unique awareness of sporting heritage.

This collaborative NMD designed by Packer looked to adidas’ rich and colourful apparel archive for inspiration, adopting a classic colour palette that was a prominent fixture in much of the brand’s ‘80s and ‘90s sportswear production.

The adidas Consortium x Packer - NMD Runner PK will release on Saturday, 19 November 2016.

Introducing the adidas Consortium x END Clothing NMD and ZX Boat

U.K. retailer END is the latest store to collaborate with Adidas Consortium on a decadent desert-inspired collection set to release next week Saturday. For the mash-up, END has chosen to rework two much-loved adidas silhouettes — the ZX 700 Boat and NMD.

The NMD has been dressed in a deep olive hue as a reference to cacti and features a honeycomb patterned upper and white Boost sole.

The ZX 700 comes in differing shades of beige and tan, and features both leather and suede in homage to the myriad types of desert surfaces.

The adidas Consortium x END - NMD & ZX Boat will release on Saturday, 12 November 2016.

Introducing the adidas Consortium x Saint Alfred Gazelle OG GTX

The latest adidas Consortium footwear comes in collaboration with Saint Alfred, the retailer, and brand based in Wicker Park, Chicago.

Saint Alfred and adidas Consortium re-imagine the classic adidas Gazelle, combining considered premium materials with durable technology and timeless style.

The subtle off-white suede upper has been treated to be water repellent and the lining is reinforced with a GORE-TEX® membrane – breathable and weather resistant – with a tongue gusset to keep the interior dry. The heel, collar and tongue are made from soft leather and the Gazelle’s classic silhouette is undisturbed by the design innovations.

The adidas Consortium x Saint Alfred Gazelle OG GTX will drop on Saturday, 29 October 2016.

adidas Transforms the ZG by Adding a Consortium Spin on the Iconic Silhouette

The adidas ADO Pure Boost ZG is minimal in its construction, but has just the right kind of focal point built in to keep it fresh. The woven upper is mixed up with two coloured yarns, reinforced with fused Three Stripes, TPU cage and thick lacing support.

Each part is designed as a feature but together they work in harmony. Underfoot is the Tre-Foil mafia’s favourite foam, with a Boost sole that is simply incomparable.

The adidas ADO Pure Boost ZG is available at selected retailers.

Introducing the adidas Consortium x mita Seeulater Sneaker

First revealed in the mid-1990s as a hiking shoe, the Seeulater silhouette gets a revamp for the adidas Consortium x mita collaboration. Imagined with a navy blue and tan upper, the mid-top silhouette rides on a heavily treaded sole which features speckled glow-in-the-dark paint details.

The rugged, grippy outer sole, the lacing system and the elasticated ankle all point outdoors; an activity shoe undoubtedly designed to perform in the wild. mita sneakers takes the silhouette, and alongside adidas Consortium, creates a shoe unmistakably inspired by both the natural and more modern aspects of the city of Tokyo.

The adidas Consortium x mita Seeulater collaboration drops tomorrow, 8 October 2016.

First Look: Undefeated x adidas EQT Support ADV

After just having joined forces to release the Undefeated x adidas Consortium Busenitz last month, Undefeated collaborates with adidas again on a killer Consortium model.

This time we see Undefeated put their own twist on the adidas EQT Support ADV which comes dressed in a low-key black and off-white colourway. The sock-like upper is made of matte neoprene with subtle leather overlays providing a combination of stability and flexibility. Other details include a subtle camo print on the shoe’s heel cage, off-white chain stitch seams, and co-branded tongue labels.

The Undefeated x adidas EQT Support ADV will drop on Saturday, 15 October 2016, at selected retailers.

First Look: adidas Consortium x Concepts EQT Support 93/16

Originally released back in 1993, the original EQT Support provided runners with stability and comfort. Over the following two decades it has grown from a classic runner into a style staple. adidas Consortium partnered with Concepts and elevated the EQT Support, in its most luxurious form ever. They took the sneaker’s performance legacy, added a modern sole and they gave the shoe a makeover using premium materials topped off by subtle ennoblement's such as gold accents and silver/reflective highlights.

The significant shift with the 93/16 model is the inclusion of the boost sole, drafted in from adidas’ current running footwear.

The boost provides supreme comfort and contemporary lightweight cushioning. This release arrives in a black and white colour combination as well as a sage and light plush pink, both models come in soft suede with either a perforated toe-box or reflective mesh toe-box detailing.

The adidas Consortium x Concepts EQT Support 93/16 drops on Saturday, 10 September 2016.

Introducing the PureBOOST PK ZG & Samba by adidas Consortium x Livestock

adidas Consortium teams up with Canadian retailer Livestock to deliver a killer two-piece footwear package.

The PureBOOST PK ZG and Samba may hail from different eras of adidas’ history but both are bonded by the common theme of dynamic movement. During the conception phase Livestock explored the theme of sporting rhythms; the way elite athletes develop elegant, instinctive physical behaviors.

First up, Livestock reworks the PureBOOST PK ZG, a modern running silhouette. The black Primeknit upper is emboldened by a rich elastic crimson cross strap across the shoe’s body and contrasting screen printed stripes on the outer toe-box. The PureBOOST PK ZG’s sporting capacity is world renowned; it is a market-leading performance model. This version also features low-key Livestock insignia on the tongue and insole.

From cutting contemporary to something a little more classical, Livestock goes throwback with the adidas Samba. Whether it is indoor football or skateboarding, the Samba has lived on the front-line of sporting action for decades. Livestock's execution features black hairy suede and keeps detailing understated: we are talking screen printed stripes on the lateral and tonal leather stripes on the medial side as well as subtle gel-print lettering. Red is reserved for the insole and tongue label eyelets.

Livestock has thrown up a knockout combo celebrating the ever-changing role of performance footwear, highlighting the dynamics, the rhythm of movement in diverse sectors of sports and lifestyle activities.

The PureBOOST PK ZG & Samba will be available from 3 September 2016 at Shelflife store in Cape Town and Johannesburg.