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adidas ‘Yin & Yang’ TS Lightnin

words_Nick DePaulaHaving steered clear of widespread collaborations with their latest hoops sneaker aimed at the game’s most speedy players, after a multi-season partnership with UNDR CRWN beforehand, adidas Basketball recently gave in and worked with artist Rahn Johnson on a Yin & Yang concept executed atop the TS Lightning Creator. Available this summer exclusively in Asia, Johnsonwas inspired by the principles of Yin & Yang found in traditional Chinese culture.Beginning with the dualities of season in mind, graphic illustrations of Rain (Yin) and Sun (Yang) can be found along the medial sides of the shoes, wrapping over from the lateral collar. Other touches along the shoe include the use of the grey snakeskin patent leather, which pays tribute to the the Chinese Zodiac, as well as the translucent green outsole, which is inspired by the Chinese “Imperial Gem” Jade.Thanks to Rahn’s Personal Blog for the images! close

adidas ‘Yin & Yang’ TS Lightnin

words_Nick DePaulaHaving steered clear of widespread collaborations with their latest hoops sneaker aimed at the game’s most speedy players, after a multi-season partnership with UNDR CRWN beforehand, adidas Basketball recently gave in and worked with artist Rahn Johnson on a Yin & Yang concept executed atop the TS Lightning Creator. Available this summer exclusively in Asia, Johnsonwas inspired by the principles of Yin & Yang found in traditional Chinese culture.Beginning with the dualities of season in mind, graphic illustrations of Rain (Yin) and Sun (Yang) can be found along the medial sides of the shoes, wrapping over from the lateral collar. Other touches along the shoe include the use of the grey snakeskin patent leather, which pays tribute to the the Chinese Zodiac, as well as the translucent green outsole, which is inspired by the Chinese “Imperial Gem” Jade.Thanks to Rahn’s Personal Blog for the images! close

Redman x adidas Superstar II - Def

As we have previously reported, in honor of the 25th Anniversary of Def Jam the corporate heads have hooked up with adidas to put together a lineup of sneakers, some of which have been designed by artists signed to Def Jam. When it comes to the kicks designed by the artists we have previously taken a look at the Young Jeezy x adidas Forum and the Ghostface Killah x adidas Forum.Adding to the collection is an adidas Superstar II designed by Redman. The sneakers feature a hearty red suede upper with the adidas signature three stripes in black. The toe is white and little specs of red are included on the white outsole that take you back to Redmans debut LP “Whut? Thee Album. The tongue tag sports an image of Redman with his name printed below him in silver and the heel tab features the adidas logo as well as “Funk Doc” in silver. The shoes also come with a second pair of infrared fat laces to match the heel tab and binding accent.Extra Butter is one of the few adidas retailers who have the Redman x adidas Superstar II so if your interested in scooping a pair up hit em up now. More detailed pictures follow after the break.Bodega x adidas x Chelsea Football Club close

Adidas Superstar II x Redman

American rapper and actor, Reginald Noble a.k.a. “Redman” joined Adidas in touching up a pair of Superstar II. With the sneaker’s classic White midsole and shell-toe design, Redman added some Red splatters on it in honor of his debut LP, Whut? Thee Album. Red suede covers the upper with a leather heel cap and an embossed “REDMAN” is found on the back portion of the midsole. Finally, Redman’s image and name are emblazoned in Silver, Black and White on the tongue.Adidas Superstar II x RedmanAdidas Superstar II x RedmanAdidas Superstar II x RedmanShare This close

adidas Superstar II – Redman

Redman, born as Reginald “Reggie” Noble, is an iconic figure in the American rap scene, and adidas has decided to honor the rap legend with his own colorway of the Superstar II. This colorway hosts a red suede upper accented by an orange midsole stripe, three black stripes, a white toebox, black inner lining, and a white midsole. A couple other key aspects of this Superstar II include the image of Redman on the tongue, Redman inscribed into the heel, as well as “Funk Doc” on the rear. The “Redman” adidas Superstar II is now available at select retailers.Via Extra Butter. close

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