Blast from the past
adidas drew from some of its popular running silhouettes from the mid-1980s, pulling the best from each to form the adidas NMD R1. The Micro Pacer (1984), Rising Star (1985), and Boston Super (1986) each feature the same type of colorblocked look of cushioning in the midsole. One look and it’s clear that designers wanted to put their best cushioning under your heel and the ball of your foot, both places where it’s needed the most.
It wasn’t just the streets where adidas made a name. It was on the courts where American tennis star Stan Smith dominated, and in 1971, adidas debuted the “adidas Stan Smith” tennis shoe. Smith was ranked no. 1 in the world at the time, and his shoe was as recognizable then as it is now; for an all-white upper that features perforations where the 3-Stripes would normally go, and the iconic green heel counter.
James is the name
While adidas has a long history on the hardwood of basketball courts from pro to youth, it’s on the feet of one of the biggest names in today’s game, James Harden.
Harden is one of the game’s freest spirits, and adidas strives to reflect that in the designs of his signature shoe series. The adidas Harden Vol. 4 features a leather upper with a midfoot lockdown band to keep your foot connected to the technology. And Lightstrike cushioning and a banking barrier cushion every footfall while enabling the bold jab steps and space-making stepbacks that have made Harden the most feared Beard in the game.
Clothes complete your look
Once you have the shoes, you can complete your look with the adidas Swingman jersey with Harden’s name across the back.
There are other types of tops, including styles such as the Chinese New Year tee and other tees, all of which can layer up under adidas’ track-inspired jackets.
Or there is the wide variety of classic athletic pants. Inspired by track athletes and ideal for basketball courts, they’re made to let you move and get you ready for game day.
