This season, adidas and Yohji Yamamoto turn their attention to one of the world’s most popular sporting pastimes as they take on running for the first time. Conceptualized as an ongoing series of launches, Y-3’s entrance into performance running gear adroitly matches the avant-garde designer’s understated ethos, championing an undeniably DIY athletic endeavor. “The sports world and its technology seek for necessity,…
adidas’ 4D cushion technology is the driving force behind the Y-3 Runner 4-D. The Yohji Yamamoto designed silhouette is pairs the state-of-the-art cushion tech with a performance Primeknit textile upper. Giving the performance design a designer feel, Y-3 shapes it with leather and molded elements. Dressed in black against a green sole, the sneaker will arrive at shops on the 10th of…
Mark your calendar for the 2nd of May. On that date, adidas Y-3 will release the RUNNER 4D II. Powered by the 4D cushion system, the sneaker’s upper features a mostly mesh build. Adding to the breathable wear and comfy cushion, adidas Y-3 dresses the silhouette in white and black. The combination makes it a nice summer option. The kicks are currently…
This spring, Y-3 advances the iconic Y-3 RUNNER 4D, presenting the shoe’s new bone-white midsole, which is crafted with the latest evolution of ADIDAS 4D technology. Inspired by the ALPHAEDGE 4D midsole, it evolves the breakthrough properties of ADIDAS 4D and features a wider foot bed and a thicker, higher midsole for greater multi-directional stability; higher energy return in specific areas for…
From the designer sneaker category comes the adidas Y-3 Kaiwa… Pulling from the archives, Y-3 returns a running silhouette to the streets with the progressive Kaiwa. The dynamic shoes apply a minimalist design philosophy to a pioneering sport style with a sleek leather upper accented by a subtle suede heel. Made for summer, the sneaker is styled in white with black on…
This season’s offerings from adidas Y-3 include the Tangustu Lace. The sneaker is a low top, built on a chunky rubber sole. The upper barrows design elements from the adidas archive in a “technical canvas” build. The build is not vegan with suede on the lace loop area and leather on the lining and toe. Dressed in core black and set against…
The adidas Y-3 Ren Black/ White reminds us why this partnership is so enduring. Yohji Yamamoto’s focus on an abstract sense of utility blends in well with what adidas is all about. Even before all of the Boost craze, adidas was always looking for ways to gain a competitive edge in the realm of utility. Their sportswear offerings have had critical moments…
adidas Y-3 is bringing its designer game to the comfort casual category with the Reberu silhouette. The sneaker starts with a comfy BOOST cushioned sole, which is paired with a Primeknit built slip-on upper. The look is complete with Y-3 creator, Yohji Yamamoto’s signature on the toe area. The sneaker recently dropped in this all-purpose black and white colorway, which can be…
For spring, adidas Y-3 is offering up its Kaiwa silhouette in an elegant combination of black and white. The Yohji Yamamoto driven adidas sub label creates the drop in layers of suede, leather and a textile that looks like neoprene. The designer sneaker is currently hitting shops like Las Vegas based Feature Boutique.
