adidas’ Superstar is a solid shoe — both literally and figuratively. It’s survived the test of time, lasting over 50 years as one of adidas Originals’ most popular silhouettes, and is usually made of sturdy leather that’s bolstered by a signature rubber toe cap. However, THAMES MMXX founder Blondey added a new twist to it in 2019 by collaborating on a see-through version, five colorways in total of which have since released. Now, the Three Stripes’ lifestyle division is tapping Blondey’s signature ethos for a “White/Grey/Cloud White” Superstar that borrows heavily from the aforementioned collaborations.Familiar translucent TPU serves as the base material, with its see-through style overlaid by solid white leather Three Stripe graphics and heel tabs. These heel tabs boast a black Trefoil hit, and more black branding appears on the white leather tongue — itself which is surrounded by white leather eyestays. A gold foil “Superstar” hit appears on the medial midfoot, with white rubber toe caps, midsoles and outsole finalizing the look.An undeniably apt style for those who like to wear colorful socks, this windowpane Superstar is available on the adidas UK webstore now for £80 GBP (approximately $111 USD).For more news on new sneaker styles, check out the latest installment of HYPEBEAST’s weekly Best Footwear Drops list.
Month: February 2021
The Dodgers-Inspired Nike LeBron 7 “Baseball Blue” is Unveiled
During his tenure down in Orlando for the NBA’s bubble postseason in 2020, LeBron James busted out an array of new Nike kicks on the hardwood. Among them was this Dodgers-inspired makeup of the LeBron 7 that the Swoosh has officially dubbed the “Baseball Blue” colorway.For this court-ready installment, Beaverton’s design teams bring a handful of Los Angeles-inspired elements to life. LA Dodgers’ team colors are the most prominent here as the white leather overlays and Flywire-constructed side walls are lent a clean white hue, while the mudguards and midsoles are covered in royal blue. Red accents, which are sprinkled across the LeBron branding throughout the shoe as well as the the tongue/heel embroidery have dual meaning here as they align with the Dodgers’ uniform trim as well as the stitches found on an actual baseball. If you take a gander at the mudguards, one can also point out the tonal, all-over tree patterns which is likely emblematic of the year-round sunny weather down in Southern California.Due to the fact that both the LA Lakers and the LA Dodgers won championships in 2020, this release and homage makes total sense.If interested in copping, you can purchase the pair via Nike Japan on February 22 for ¥24,200 (approx. $229 USD). A stateside launch will likely follow after.If interested in more footwear news, first images of the 2021 Nike Air Max 90 “Bacon” have appeared.

FILA Introduces New Renno and Hallasan Sneakers
Never missing a beat with its trend-driven silhouettes, FILA is introducing two new sneaker styles: the Renno Premium and Hallasan Premium. Fusing heritage-inspired design elements with modernized styling, the gender-neutral kicks have been fashioned in a complementary color palette that consists of neutral hues like black, white and metallic silver.Available for both men and women, each silhouette features a luxe design motif that comes equipped with tech features such as Energized cushioning for the Renno Premium and a vibram bottom for the Hallasan Premium. Taking style cues from FILA’s running and performance history, the Renno has been crafted with polished recycled leather along with a mix of nylon, suede and mesh materials and includes a padded tongue and a collar with a front lace closure.Continuing to keep in step with FILA’s distinct design methodology, the Hallasan has been made-over for modern-day wearers with its “Whisper White” colorway, leather upper overlays, engineered knitted tongue and lining (designed for flexibility and easy slip-on access) and the addition of a neoprene textile backing. Rounding out the shoe is a rubber molded heel, tongue branding and micro-grain nylon underlays that promotes air flow. FILA’s Renno Premium and Hallasan Premium will drop exclusively on February 16 on FILA.com. Take a closer look at the all-new footwear styles in the images above.