Having created viral customs including a heavily eroded Dior x Air Jordan 1 High, designer Phillip “Philllllthy” Leyesa now works with adidas to bring his first official footwear collaboration to life, delivering a special take on the NMD S1 inspired by Japanese mending techniques.
Originally rolled out via a limited Friends & Family run, the upcoming pairs appear in aqua blue, indigo, black, and white tones featuring snug tri-tone knitted uppers. Side stripes, midsole plugs, and lateral wave patterns are found in blue semi-translucent materials, and laces are done up in soft spongy fabrics. Coated wedge-like midsoles below feature Leyesa’s distinct “P” logo and rounding out the look are gum outsoles incorporating Trefoil-shaped grips.
Take an official look at the Philllllthy x adidas NMD S1 above and expect the pairs to release on November 15 via adidas and select retailers for $220 USD. Closer on-foot looks can be found here.
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