ÿþTake a look at the three pairs ULTRA BOOST WHITE that make up the upcoming adidas Arthur Ashe Tribute Collection in honor of Black History Month. For those who may not now, Arthur Ashe was a legendary pro tennis player who heavily contributed to the sport. Considered a trailblazer in the world of tennis, Arthur Ashe became the first African-American male to win a Grand Slam title not once, but three times. The outspoken athlete broke barriers in the world of sports, utilizing his popularity to bring global attention to civil rights issues in the United States and continued his legacy of fighting for human rights abroad after retiring from professional tennis.
The Harden Vol. 1 comes with a Black and Gray knit upper paired up ULTRA BOOST 3.0 with premium White leather and black contrasts. The Dame 3 and D Rose 7 come equipped with White uppers and Black accents that represent the traditional performance gear of Ashe s era. The AA graphic printed on the left sockliner stands ULTRA BOOST 4.0 for his initials as well as for AIDS Awareness and Anti-Apartheid. The 1975 graphic pays tribute to Ashe s Wimbledon victory and No. 1 world ranking. An Arthur Ashe Activist Advocate is displayed on the right sockliner to commemorate his contributions that transcend sport to this very day.
After releasing their own pair in January of 2016, SNS (Sneakersnstuff) enlists the help of Social Status for this Ultra Boost which features a black and white Primeknit upper with ULTRA BOOST BLACK additional black detailing on the suede/nubuck cage paneling, laces, heel counter, tongue, and parts of the inner liner. A white Boost midsole and black rubber outsole wrap up the look.No release date yet for the SNS x Social Status x adidas Ultra Boost, but stay tuned to Kicks On Fire for updates in the near future.
Finishing touches include an essential integrated three-stripes lacing system, medial support piece and external heel cage, placed atop a classic EQT tooling with overflow 3-stripes marks. It s pure EQT style with a clean, contemporary touch.EQT Support ADV PKadidas Originals presents a brand new configuration of the EQT Support ADV silhouette for 2017 with the first iteration of the progressive Equipment silhouette in EQT s brand new Turbo color palette. Reconfigured for 2017, the EQT Support ADV receives a full ULTRA BOOST OREO Primeknit construction across the upper, supported by a wraparound soft-mould support unit across the ankle and heel.
This pair of the White Mountaineering x adidas NMD Trail opts for a Primeknit upper that comes with a color scheme consisting of Solar Red, Collegiate Navy and Footwear White. The Primeknit construction is placed on top of a White Boost midsole and a hiking boot-inspired outsole. Additional features on the shoe include the tonal synthetics throughout, and the leather accents that help give the shoe more of a premium look. Releasing on January 19th for $170, let us know if you plan to pick up a pair.