BETWEEN THE LINES 026 : adidas basketball

adidas Basketball is having a moment, and it’s one rooted in reverence and reinvention. Since its 2023 relaunch, the line has tapped into a legacy of innovation and enduring design codes to carve out a new era in performance footwear…

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On Cloudway 2_Proto to final product via - @alexdigiuseppe “Cloudaway 2 👋 Sketch from 2022 against the product on the shelf today, showcasing the magic of footwear development 🪄” - @alexdigiuseppe @on #conceptkicks
🦿@on ON’s LightSpray™ tech uses robotic arms to apply water-repellent coating with surgical accuracy - targeting only essential zones. Less waste, more function. A mechanical process built around material efficiency and controlled prote
Material Memory: The Sashiko Gals’ Stitchwork Sashiko is a traditional Japanese stitching technique - born from necessity, used to reinforce and repair garments through layered, geometric threadwork. Over time, it evolved into a visual languag
Fully printed design inspired by the Mostro via @commeconception @pumasportstyle @fumitoganryu #conceptkicks
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Hybrid Vibram tooling meets precise material execution The SW-F0401 blends formal cues with utilitarian structure. Developed with Tomo&Co, it features a smooth leather upper over a Vibram component tooling, balancing elevated materials with grou
adidas Basketball is having a moment, and it’s one rooted in reverence and reinvention. Since its 2023 relaunch, the line has tapped into a legacy of innovation and enduring design codes to carve out a new era in performance footwear. That visi
PPACO LUX-2 HYKE Edition The LUX-2 HYKE Edition is built on a Vibram® Ripple sole and formed from High-PerFORM® — a low-impact, micro-foamed rubber compound engineered for lightweight cushioning and rebound. Breathable, flexible, and d
An exploded view as a study in construction 🚧 Each layer isolated to highlight interface, proportion, and intent. Not just for clarity, but to underscore the relationship between components. How tooling, strobel, and upper interact under tension.
sole_studies 👣 #ckinspiration
pg FRESH_A hybrid approach to protection and breathability The FRESH pairs a neoprene and mesh upper with a Vibram®️ sandal outsole for lightweight structure and natural movement. A KINGTEX membrane adds waterproof breathability—blocking e
Process _ #ckinspiration
For Japanese brand Goyemon, design starts off-screen. For their latest concept model “TEGU,” @goyemon_japan continues their exploration of setta × sneaker hybrids by merging traditional Japanese footwear references with modular fun
adidas Originals x CLOT_Process An exploration of detail and construction across two silhouettes; the Superstar Ripple & Gazelle. The Superstar Ripple reworks the iconic shelltoe with a hand-buffed outsole, a custom leather welt, and a materia
New Balance Minimus Trail: A Study in Minimal Engineering A refined study in restraint. This evolution of the New Balance Minimus Trail uses parametric design to increase traction and surface contact without adding bulk. The upper mirrors that same
Rapha Pro Team Powerweave Road & Gravel_Process Tested over 30,000 km, the new Pro Team Powerweave Road and Gravel Shoes are a considered evolution in performance footwear. Both feature reworked Powerweave uppers and BOA® Li2 dials for diale
From afar, we’ve watched @playgroundstore.jp carve out a distinct space in the footwear world, admiring both their meticulous curation and their sharp, considered approach to design. What sets the Tokyo-based footwear collective apart isn&rsqu
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Crocs Trailbreak 2_Process via @airmayz @crocs #conceptkicks
You Must Create x Merrel_Moab Slide 2 @ymclondon @merrell #conceptkicks