a model notable for its playful and unique color blocking from Jay Kauffman's blog
Collaborations with The Mandalorian and Pokemon are just a few instances of how adidas pays tribute to their audience’s favorite on-screen characters via creative footwear designs. Through a partnership with Kasing Lung, the first Chinese winner of the European Picture Book Contest, the Three-Stripe brand is releasing a doodles-covered adidas nizza femme, adding Mickey Mouse to their repertoire. </br></br> Throughout his lengthy and influential career, NIGO has firmly stuck by the Three Stripes, offering up many releases under his own name as well as his relatively newfound Human Made imprint. And after the latter’s pack of Superstars, it looks like the designer is finally ready to reference his time as the head of A Bathing Ape — a period that many consider to be the brand’s heyday. Using the adidas rivalry low bleu as his canvas, the streetwear legend is effectively yet quietly paying homage to many a past Bapesta, a model notable for its playful and unique color blocking. </br></br> Ninja, who owes Fortnite for his meteoric rise, is undoubtedly a household name at this point, and even if you don’t follow the Twitch/streaming ecosystem, it’s likely you’ve at least heard the mention of his name. From a host of comedic outcries to his now signature dances, the online icon has received his own in-game skin and even a real world collaboration with adidas. Dubbed the “Time In” collection, his series of gear has spanned logo-clad apparel and a colorful adidas nite jogger homme colorway — the latter now set to receive a much more vibrant follow-up in months’ time. </br></br> The fittingly futuristic model sees its uppers tinted in Collegiate Navy with matching suede overlays. A teal translucent nylon tube wraps around the ankle and lace closure, mimicking the LED wiring associated with gaming PC and other video game consoles. To further embrace the gaming aesthetic, TPU elements on the heel and toe feature stripes of varying shades of blue that allude to the scanlines displayed on video game screens. A white Adiprene cushioned sole unit finishes the adidas ozweego beige for ultimate comfort."
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