Okay, we get why NMDs are so popular among sneakerheads and that adidas is constantly coming up with different iterations and colourways to satisfy the market’s appetite, but does anyone else feel like adidas is just reproducing the same thing with minor tweaks made here and there? Yeah sure, the adidas NMD has definitely upped the sneaker game, and there’s obviously still a high demand for these kicks. So if people are willing to pay for subsequent iterations, then good for adidas… right? Well, we definitely hope they’re not solely banking on NMDs to get their cash registers rolling…
Nonetheless, we received word that more new designs are arriving in Singapore, and as much as we think it’s just another one of the endless launches to come, we’re pretty sure many fans will be glad to know about the latest additions to join the nomad line.
First up, the adidas Originals NMD_R2. This silhouette offers two new colourways for men (Model BY9410) and women (Model BY9521), combining the shoe’s futuristic design with a range of complementary graphic touches.
The men’s edition comes in a full Primeknit construction in a grey camo-like colourway that incorporates a “shadow knit” technique that causes the shoe to shift colour when it catches light. The finishing touches include tonal laces, leather heel-patch and BOOST midsole with an asymmetrical EVA insert.
For the women, the Primeknit upper receives an engineered graphic design that looks a lot like hexagonal patterns you see in sci-fi movies. What remains intact are the heel-patch and 3-stripes mark welded on the shoe, which comes in a contrasting black and pink colourway. Similar to the men’s iteration, the shoe offers a white BOOST midsole with a tonal asymmetric EVA insert, rendering this second generation of NMD silhouette the latest addition, made exclusively for women.
For the minimalist, the NMD_R2s are also offered in two understated colour palettes. These ones feature a circular knit upper that allows for some stretch and breathability, and a premium nuback panel on the medial quarter. And as usual, the shoes come with NMD’s signature leather heel patch and pull tag. Tonal laces, suede sockliner, NMD BOOST tooling and the asymmetric EVA insert rounds up the edition for the monochrome series.
Lastly, the NMD_CS2 model is back with its sock-fit silhouette in two new colourways for men and women. The shoe’s signature single panel design wraps around the foot and is fully constructed with Primeknit, featuring an all-over graphic pattern that includes flashes of pink for the women’s edition.
The men’s rendition comes in a similar tonal black palette and comes with the aforementioned “shadow knit” that creates a colour-shifting effect on the Primeknit fabric. Both shoes are finished with a classic white BOOST midsole.
See what we mean? Most of the NMD latest releases have almost the same qualities but with different colourways and perhaps one or two new added features. We are not sure if they’re actually worth the run for our money, but hey, we’ll still be queuing for them anyway.
adidas NMD_R2s, $199 (BY9410 & BY9521) or $299 (BY8691, BY3014), and NMD_CS2, $299, available 13 July 2017 at adidas Originals Pacific Plaza & Bugis+, LE. Underground, Limited Edt 313 & MBS, Seek, Star360 Bugis, The Social Foot, Solecase* and online at adidas.com.
*Do call ahead — certain outlets only carry specific models.
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