Adidas A to ZX: UNDFTD & Wood Wood
By now you surely know about the Adidas a-ZX line (if not, that’s what Google is for). The A-H models just dropped this past Friday with some bangers from the likes of Goodfoot, Collette and Footpatrol. The I-P line though (with the exception of the Neighorhood jawns) is pretty weak. If we’re being frank, I think the models are bad and the colourways are ugly. Thankfully though, I can already look forward to a couple shoes from the Q-Z portion of the line. We give you the first look at The UNDFTD ZX 8000 and the Wood Wood ZX9000. Kind of unsurprising, UNDFTD went with bright ostentatious colours. While not my cup of tea, I think it ended up OK because they picked the 8000. The first ZX 9000 we’ve seen thus far comes from Wood Wood. An awesome shoe with a really good subtle colourway. A good ‘trainer’ that will look dynamite with some Wood Wood Thompsong pants perhaps?
Neighborhood ZX 700
As most people have seen the second batch of the Adidas AZX collection have been leaked online, only days after the first round released. Basically Neighborhood murdered it. I’m honestly a little surprised that they were involved in the project, but it is THE best thing Adidas has done in recent history. The first round did quite well, with resellers getting around $300 for the certain models. Neighborhood took the less worn ZX 700 and turned it into a very Visvim-like piece of footwear. With what looks to be some nice leather and a very clean overall look, this is easily my top choice from the Adidas pack, followed by the Goodfoot model. I probably like the Neighborhood version the most because it doesn’t look like its Adidas. I did find the rest of the second pack to be a little lackluster and it will be hard for them to top the packaging that came from Huf and Goodfoot to accompany their releases.
Goodfoot x Adidas
The Adidas a-ZX collection launches(ed) today. I can’t help but be excited because deep down inside, I’m still a ’sneaker head’. For me, I think that sneaker shops are on a whole other level of retail. Take the Lobster SB dunks for example. The concept and packaging almost made me want them even when the shoe isn’t great. The consortium line is no different, especially the Goodfoot version. The idea behind the shoe is incredible, and for only $150 they come with 2 organic tee’s an all natural hemp 5-panel and a hemp tote bag (see below). That’s a legitimate deal and story to tell. As if you actually tell people that your NDG button down was inspired by 19th century military uniforms. Read more
Adidas x Goodfoot ZX 8000: 08-08-08
You have probably seen or heard about Adidas’s aZX collection for this falls consortium line. The collection is a collaborative effort with 22 of the top retailers from around the world. As a fellow Canadian, the Goodfoot ZX 8000 is the most interesting to me. As well, it is probably the most relevant shoe for today as it is made of 100% recycled materials. The shoe is going to be released next Friday August 8th at all Goodfoot locations. So, if you’re in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto or Montreal, make sure to hit up your local G’ for the release party that night.
Matt G’ ZX 8000
Had to give shouts out to fellow Canadian, and industry heavy weight, Matt George and Goodfoot. The Adidas pack has been pretty much all leaked out over the past couple days with shop owners from around the globe coming together and designing a custom shoe on behalf of their shops. Mr. G’ went with the green/gray color way, including recycled materials, soft suedes, and a definite athletic look on the ZX 8000. The whole project is probably the best thing Adidas has done recently, since they have been steadily losing ground on Nike and taking severe loses in their lifestyle campaigns. The shoes will likely be sold out on release for all shops involved, but it will be hard to imagine Adidas making a full recovery in the near future.
