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If you were to look at the name of this yeezy mafia latest Three Stripes drop and compare it to recent output from adidas Originals, a well-intentioned guess would have you imagining something entirely different. In a sort of What the Land move, adidas surprises us with a new design that despite its glancing connection to the vulc-soled Hardland, opts for a different kind of classic basketball bottom. And that s not all that makes the adidas Blue Hikelander Snow stand out from the pack, this bubble-quilted, nylon and suede design secured with a wildly inventive elastic cord system. This new silo hits the scene in one of the cleanest yet most attention-grabbing red, white and blue sneakers we ve seen during this Olympic summer offering more of that palette than any other style. adidas once again proves it s at its best when breaking new ground, and you can see more of the unique Hikelander Snow when you click the jump below. via Sneaker Freaker

Consortium is part of an exclusive set of sneaker lifestyle verbage that sparks an immediate heightening of the senses. Expectations from such an honored label are always high, and the Tabula Rasa Collection of late 2011 was a prime example of how the adidas Consortium series can present even the most b adidas climacool asic of colorways as a newly minted work of art. To celebrate the 2012 London Olympics, adidas Originals presents the adidas Consortium Your Story , which features the five adidas Originals models painted in unique storytelling combinations inspired by the Olympic memories of nine hand-selected partners. Below is a complete gallery of the Collection depicting the before and after concept, arranged in one of the most impressive layouts we ve ever s adidas copa mundial een period. Click below, and stay tuned for a release at select adidas Originals retailers on May 19th.youtube/watch?v=wn3nYsd7cpc

We ve understood the concept of A story told through sneakers for decades. It can be established that first recognized athletic sneaker the Converse Chuck Taylor was a story in itself, bringing the rebellious attitude to an organized sport. adidas recently embarked upon a refreshed Your Story capsule earlier this month, creating five distinct colorways transferred through memories of the Olympics from a select group of notable individuals, and continues with the Second Drop with five more special edition models. The collaborators engulf a wide range of influence, from artist/designer Stefan Glerum of Amsterdam (Decade Hi) and Junior Olympic swimmer Shaniqwa Jarvis (ZX500). The complete set is detailed just below, so take a look and stay tuned for more updates on the Your Story co adidas star wars llection! via HB

Yohji Yamamoto s Nomad Star midtop made a polarizing splash when we recently ped its unique shroud, but what kind of response can we predict from this more traditional lowtop version? Right off the bat, the shelltoed lowcut look should be more familiar on this new adidas Y-3 Nomad Star Low, though it s far more likely to be connected to the iconic Superstar than any of the forgettable Pro Model performance lowtops that released over the past few years. And while these won t break necks in quite the same way as the bagged-up midtop, smartly placed lines ensure these subdued colorways will indeed turn heads. Check them out after the jump below, let us know which of the Y-3 Nomad Stars looks better to you and stick with Sneaker News for word on US availability. via Sneaker Freaker

Even if he represents a different conference than the one many would have expected were this statement uttered just a month or so ago, adidas does indeed find itself with a legitimate shot to capture the NBA Championship with one of its marquee players. The Great Tim Duncan is leading a San Antonio Spurs team that s playing like a well-oiled machine, and even if Timmay is too big to rock Crazy Lights night in and night out, here s a new pair that d perfectly match SATX unique greyscale uniforms. The adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 in Dark Onyx and Tech Grey with white accents is better suited to slashing players who look to maximize their lightweight advantage with razor sharp lateral cuts. This pair will arrive at select adidas Basketball retailers on Thursday, May 24th, and are already up for pre-order at Eastbay and Foot Locker.

The Consortium backed Your Story collection from adidas Originals is prepared to some drop some strong retro models from the Three Stripes for its devotees, but that capsule isn t the be all end all to adidas classic models. On adidas zx flux e of their fan favorite running silhouettes, the adidas Originals ZX 8000, is set to pick up some of the slack this summer with the two pairs pictured here. It s hard to take a look at the red, white, and black pair and not have company man Derrick Rose come to mind, meanwhile the blue and orange is a bit harder to pin down in terms of inspiration. Click through to check o ut both pairs of the adidas Originals ZX 8000 that are on their way for July and let us k now which you prefer. Photos: Overkill

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