adidas NMD_R1 PK (black / purple)

With the NMD, adidas Originals bridges the gap between lifestyle and athletics. 

According to its designers, the NMD creation was inspired by three previous shoe characters: The 1984 Micropacer, the 1985 Rising Star and the 1986 Boston Super. Ahead of its NMD release, the time-honored brand takes us into its archives to transmit, how these ’80s classics have served as their new flagships´ predecessors.



First up is the Micropacer which debuted in conjunction with the in 1984 Los Angeles Olympics to become the first shoe featuring wearable technology. In 1985, the Rising Star pioneered the sneaker customization as well as the running flexibility by its interchangeable and removable cushion elements. Lastly, the multi-functional Boston Super appeared in 1986, showcasing versatility as both, a trainer and a runner.

 »Inspired by the past but always looking to the future.«

Now, the Three Stripes is adorning the NMD_R1 model in a tooling that pays homage to the first ever UltraBOOST colorway. This urban explorative model takes on the 1.0 weave pattern, featuring the recognizable triangular shape along the forefoot, pairing perfectly with the texture found throughout the rest of the upper. The support cap towards the rear comes dressed in shade of purple. What a great look!