The New "NMD" Line, Fusing Historic Designs with the Latest Technology, is Born | adidas Originals
DESIGN / PRODUCT
December 10, 2015

The New "NMD" Line, Fusing Historic Designs with the Latest Technology, is Born | adidas Originals


adidas Originals


Featuring Cutting-Edge BOOST™ Foam and Primeknit


Tradition and Technology Converge to Create a Brand-New Silhouette


From "adidas Originals" comes the first model in its new lifestyle sneaker line, "NMD," the "NMD_R1." Incorporating BOOST™ foam and Primeknit material, used in technical running sneakers, this is a supreme sneaker born from the fusion of adidas' tradition and cutting-edge technology.

Text by TSUCHIYA Motohiro (OPENERS)





The Fusion of Cutting-Edge Technology and Iconic adidas Designs Through the Ages



"To be a pioneer brand, that is adidas' mission. In all our archives, the highest technology of its era is always depicted, and it still empowers us today. Archives are not just for looking at; they are tools, subjects to reference," says Nick Galvin, Vice President of Global Design at "adidas Originals" (hereinafter "Originals").


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adidas Originals "NMD_R1" 327_06



The new lifestyle sneaker line, "NMD," is, as Galvin stated, a pair that pays homage to the products that have revolutionized the brand's history, characterized by an impressive combination of iconic color blocks.



By deconstructing iconic elements from adidas' most celebrated products such as "Microcomputer," "Rising Star," and "Boston Super," and merging them through unparalleled engineering, the design inherits the adidas style that symbolized the cutting edge of each era, while adding a contemporary interpretation to archival elements.


adidas | 1984 Microcomputer

1984 Microcomputer


adidas | 1985 Rising Star

1985 Rising Star


adidas | 1986 Boston Super

1986 Boston Super




Furthermore, beneath the DNA of these "Originals" icons, the latest micro-engineered BOOST™ foam and Primeknit material are added, integrating adidas' tradition with cutting-edge technology. Thus, guided by adidas' pioneering spirit and its archives, a completely new silhouette that defines contemporary style has been born.

Moreover, with adidas' proud BOOST™ technology, the midsole offers excellent durability, balancing cushioning and responsiveness. By adopting adidas' most advanced material, Primeknit, for the upper, it has been crafted into a lifestyle sneaker boasting the highest flexibility, stability, and strength in the brand's history.


adidas Originals "NMD_R1" 327_06

adidas Originals "NMD_R1" 327_06

adidas Originals "NMD_R1" 327_06



The "NMD_R1" will be released worldwide on Saturday, December 12th. The 1980s-inspired colorways are sure to become iconic pieces that can be easily incorporated into this season's styling.




NMD_R1
Release Date | Saturday, December 12, 2015
Price | ¥23,300 (excluding tax)
Sizes | 22.0–30.0 cm
Retailers | adidas Online Shop, adidas Originals Flagship Store Tokyo, adidas Originals Shop Shinsaibashi, Undefeated Tokyo, UNITED ARROWS & SONS, mita sneakers, Styles Daikanyama, BILLY’S ENT TOKYO SHIBUYA, EDIFICE TOKYO, BEAUTY & YOUTH UNITED ARROWS Harajuku Store, Edition Omotesando Hills Store, BEAMS Harajuku, JOURNAL STANDARD Omotesando, atmos Ikebukuro, KICKS LAB., URBAN RESEARCH, nano・universe Tokyo


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Inquiries


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http://adidas.jp/NMD/