{"id":1283138,"date":"2024-09-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=1283138"},"modified":"2024-09-05T11:07:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T16:07:36","slug":"nigo-adidas-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/nigo-adidas-history\/","title":{"rendered":"A History of NIGO\u2019s Work with adidas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
As the world awaits the NIGO x Nike collaboration, here\u2019s a look at the 20-year partnership between \u201cThe General\u201d and the Three Stripes.<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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NIGO<\/a> and Nike<\/a> are decades in the making. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legend has it the Japanese creative pitched the Swoosh a crazy idea at the turn of the 21st century: What if the Nike Air Force 1<\/a> was built with patent leather and came in bold color combinations? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a deal couldn\u2019t be worked out, he allegedly set out to bring his vision to life through A BATHING APE<\/a>, the streetwear label he co-founded in 1993. The project lived under the \u201cFoot Soldier\u201d banner and was unveiled in the November 2001 issue of Popeye Magazine<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Foot Soldier store was unlike any other footwear store around. Products were displayed on conveyor belts and illuminated similar to art in a gallery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standout style was the BAPE STA<\/a>, a silhouette clearly rooted in Bruce Kilgore\u2019s Air Force 1 from the 1980s. Pairs from Foot Soldier, however, featured eye-catching color palettes \u2014 40 to be exact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is also good to be troubled with the choice of colors,\u201d NIGO told Popeye<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The BAPE frontman \u201ctroubled\u201d consumers on his own for a couple of years, but in 2003 he joined forces with adidas. Longtime rival to Nike, the German sportswear brand gave NIGO a global retail platform and access to one of the most storied archives in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The duo released hundreds of items throughout the next 20 years, forecasting trends, paying homage, and building a legacy in the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NIGO\u2019s recent work \u2014 the VICTOR VICTOR Air Force 1 Low and multi-colored Air Force 3 \u2014 concludes his time with the Three Stripes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cNIGO x Nike\u201d story will surely deliver a handful of noteworthy chapters, but until the first one gets published, check out NIGO\u2019s history with adidas<\/a> below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BAPE x adidas Super Ape Star<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 2003<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With his own footwear line still relatively new, NIGO teamed up with adidas for a multi-pair collaboration. Citing Run-D.M.C. as an early influence, the Japanese designer reinterpreted the iconic Superstar<\/a> for his first project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officially the BAPE Super Ape Star, the silhouette arrived with golden Ape Head branding and in special packaging. BAPE\u2019s signature ABC Camo covered one of the quartet\u2019s pairs, marrying street and sportswear like few before it. Accompanying styles kept things tamer, but they included additional sets of laces that allowed for some flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was effectively adidas Originals\u2019 first-ever collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAPE x adidas Super Ape Skate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sept. 2003<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The \u201cshell-toes\u201d were followed by three takes on the Super Ape Skate, a mid-top with semblance to the Pro Model. BAPE\u2019s second effort with adidas was more exclusive than its predecessor, as each style was limited to just 500 pairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The trio featured a mix of premium suede and leather done in understated olive green and black colors. Faux snakeskin appeared on one pair, elevating the silhouette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mythical iridescent finish also joined the mix but was limited to only 100 pairs gifted to select staff members of both brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAPE x adidas Superstar 80s \u201cB-Sides\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

April 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NIGO had to wait eight years until he got another chance to reimagine a 3 -Stripes-branded sneaker. (During that wait period, NIGO founded Human Made<\/a> and sold off most of his stake in BAPE to I.T. Group, a Hong Kong-based fashion conglomerate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The streetwear stalwart landed on yet another Superstar 80s. The \u201cB-Sides\u201d pair kept things subtle: a gray suede upper worked with navy leather accents across the sidewalls and spine. An Ape Head logo was stamped onto the lateral heel and traditional \u201cSuperstar\u201d text at the mid-foot was replaced with a French phrase (\u201cTrefle En Chevrons Et Bape\u201d) shouting out both brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAPE x UNDEFEATED x adidas Originals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

April 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NIGO joined forces with California\u2019s UNDEFEATED<\/a> to reimagine three adidas silhouettes as part of his last official effort as BAPE\u2019s Creative Director. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The capsule brought black and olive suede to the Campus 80s and Stan Smith<\/a>, as well as gold co-branding. The patriotic and heavily camouflaged ZX 5000<\/a>, however, stole the show, quickly gaining \u201cgrail\u201d status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

adidas Originals by NIGO <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oct. 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NIGO left BAPE for good in May 2013. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Feb. 25, 2014, adidas Originals announced a long-term partnership with NIGO via Twitter, sharing that a collection would launch in Fall\/Winter 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m sort of fulfilling a long-time dream,\u201d said NIGO in conversation with Motofumi \u201cPoggy\u201d Kogi ahead of his debut collection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a teenager in Japan, NIGO was enamored by the Three Stripes, remembering Run-D.M.C.\u2019s laceless Superstar fondly. His first project with the German brand naturally revisited some of the footwear and apparel he admired and oftentimes longed for in his youth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The multi-hyphenate tapped New York City\u2019s Ratking to model the versatile capsule, which included varsity jackets, and tracksuits alongside over a dozen shoe options. Some standouts from the collection were the quartet of Superstars and Marathon TR Mid trio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every piece of footwear had \u201c25\u201d branding on the tongue label, a nod to the Japanese pronunciation of the numbers separately (\u201c?\u201d (\u201cni\u201d), \u201c?\u201d (\u201cgo\u201d)).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

adidas Originals by NIGO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feb. 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It didn\u2019t take long for NIGO and the Three Stripes to deliver their second drop. Again with Ratking\u2019s help, the collaborators unveiled another expansive mix of items, with a focus on the Campus 80s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remaining Spring\/Summer 2015 offerings included a Superstar covered in an old school \u201cGrand Slam\u201d print; and different takes on the City Marathon PT, Shooting Star Hi, and Stan Smith CF. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ahead of Fall\/Winter 2015, adidas Originals revealed NIGO\u2019s cheeky \u201cBearfoot\u201d Superstar 80s. Inspired by the crowned bear mascot for their partnership, the sneaker featured special tongue tab branding and a capsule-specific lace dubrae. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reworked \u201cshell-toe,\u201d which featured an outline of the bear\u2019s face, inspired the \u201cBearfoot\u201d nickname.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

adidas Originals by NIGO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

March 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NIGO trusted Stormzy, the British rapper hailing from South London, to be the face of yet another campaign. He modeled more styles of the Superstar 80s and Pro Model \u201cBearfoot,\u201d as well as an Adilette and Stan Smith covered in similar bear motifs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A large emphasis was placed on accompanying apparel, with basketball jerseys and matching sweatsuits touching on adidas\u2019 sports legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Made x adidas Solar Hu Glide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

May 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After a hiatus from the sneaker-related spotlight, NIGO returned to the scene with longtime friend and partner, Pharrell Williams<\/a>. Both men teased their three-way collaboration before announcing official details of their Solar Hu Glide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first \u201cHuman Made\u201d-branded adidas sneaker was relatively tame. A punchy blue heart landed on the sneaker\u2019s toe box, differing from Human Made\u2019s typical red branding. The pair released as a Japan-exclusive to commemorate the opening of NIGO\u2019s first-ever Human Made store in Kyoto. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Made x Human Race x adidas Originals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oct. 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NIGO and Pharrell followed up their commemorative project with a three-pair collection rooted in their friendship, love as a universal unifier, and performance-inspired design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The capsule saw the Solar Hu Glide, Hu NMD, and Tennis Hu in a two-tone \u201cFootwear White\/Scarlet\u201d color scheme that matched some of the products from the Human Made x Girls Don\u2019t Cry collaboration of the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Made x adidas Stan Smith<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jan. 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NIGO\u2019s first solo Human Made x adidas project updated the iconic Stan Smith with heart motifs across the sidewalls. The sneaker kept its signature color palette, but the sole unit opted for an off-white finish that played to Human Made\u2019s vintage sensibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Made x adidas Superstar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

April 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A trio of the iconic \u201cshell-toe\u201d launched at the beginning of spring as part of the Superstar\u2019s 50th anniversary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While reminiscent of the Super Ape Star, the three-pair collection proudly displayed Human Made-related messaging throughout, leaving the BAPE collaboration as a distant memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Made x adidas Rivalry Low<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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adidas\u2019 classic Rivalry Low<\/a> rounded out NIGO\u2019s August offerings in multi-color combinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps more fit for spring and summer than autumn, the Human Made Rivalry collection delivered a flashback to NIGO\u2019s wild BAPE STA makeups from the 2000s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shades of sand worked together with Neapolitan-esque pink and brown to create something reminiscent of the legendary BAPE STA \u201cCollege Dropout\u201d for Kanye West; hits of rich green, bright orange, and bold aqua landed on accompanying pairs, delivering Human Made\u2019s most elaborately color-blocked adidas sneaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other pairs included the Campus 80s and Stan Smith in straightforward makeups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Made x Tokio Solar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sept. 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Up until now, NIGO\u2019s Human Made x adidas work had almost exclusively reimagined classics from the Three Stripes lineup without tampering with their performance elements. His third-to-last drop of the year, however, morphed the DNA of the adidas Stan Smith and Tokio, two made-for-sports options from the 1960s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NIGO\u2019s vision for the former model brought heart-shaped perforations to the profiles and three Velcro-assisted lockdown straps down the tongue. The Tokio Solar modified a long-forgotten track spike upper with a number of leather and suede panels for reinforcement. Plastic rails just above the midsole brought containment to the update, which also enjoyed full-length BOOST cushioning, a Torsion bar, and a Continental rubber outsole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The pair arrived in two straightforward styles. A plethora of apparel items \u2013 including a three-pack of tees, running shorts, and a crewneck sweater \u2013 also dropped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Made x adidas Marathon Free Hiker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nov. 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NIGO\u2019s penultimate project of 2020 doubled down on heritage, digging up two unheralded silhouettes from the adidas archives: the Marathon Trainer and Nizza Hi. Through the Human Made partnership, each design was reenergized for savvy and casual fans alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The canvas-covered style remained mostly faithful to its mid-1970s build but featured a zipper on the medial heel. By comparison, the Marathon Free Hiker prepped a 40-something-year-old running upper for the great outdoors with an update in materials, collar height, and BOOST-assisted tooling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As with prior capsules, a number of apparel items accompanied the footwear \u2013 including an inflatable vest, denim track pants, and a long-sleeve collared shirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Made x Human Race x adidas Originals \u201cFriendship Pack\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dec. 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who better to help NIGO close out a busy year than Pharrell? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both adidas teammates linked up during the holiday season for the \u201cFriendship Pack,\u201d a four-shoe collection that brought disparate, vibrant colors to the Tokio Solar and Chancletas Hu, a reworked pair of slides from Pharrell\u2019s Human Race line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The quartet captured the style mavericks\u2019 eccentric tastes while further solidifying the duo\u2019s presence in fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Made x adidas Forum Low<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

April 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NIGO took a breather after a jam-packed 2020. Akin to his last few projects with the Three Stripes, he brought bouncy BOOST foam to his Spring\/Summer 2021 offerings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collection included three different takes of both the adidas Country and Forum Low<\/a>, modernizing classic performance models for a new era. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All six styles featured familiar color palettes and Human Made branding, which was also found on the expansive apparel capsule that dropped alongside the sneakers. Sweatbands and tracksuits helped build the collection\u2019s universe all while cementing Human Made as one of adidas\u2019 most creative collaborators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Made x adidas Slip-On Pure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

May 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leave it to NIGO to make kung fu shoes cool. We might never truly know what led the Human Made frontman to reimagine footwear for martial arts, but what\u2019s certain is how beloved the Slip-On Pure became. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reminiscent of the PureBOOST that dominated wishlists throughout the mid-2010s, NIGO\u2019s laceless model placed a breathable, minimally-structured mesh upper atop a generous slab of BOOST foam for unrivaled comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An ornate outsole further connected the project to its Eastern influence while providing reliable traction. Tonal uppers offered versatility just as embroidered \u201cHuman Made\u201d text on the forefoot gave wearers a cool co-sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Made x adidas Tokio Solar \u201cOlympics\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

July 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The adidas Tokio Solar returned as part of Human Made\u2019s efforts in time for the Tokyo Olympics. Like NIGO\u2019s inaugural offerings, the third duo of the modernized track spike arrived in both a \u201cFootwear White\u201d style with accented 3-Stripes branding and a mostly-tonal makeup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each pair featured \u201c2020\u201d text on the inner heel tab, a detail that confirmed plans of the duo originally intended to release during the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo (the event was postponed due to a global pandemic). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The occasion would mark the 56th anniversary of the 1964 Tokyo Games during which the adidas Tokio debuted. NIGO, therefore, borrowed vintage pairs\u2019 color schemes for his third Tokio Solar drop, paying homage to Japan and celebrating the Three Stripes\u2019 sports legacy along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Made x adidas EQT Racing 91<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

July 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Days after their delayed commemorative capsule, Human Made and adidas dropped the EQT Racing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Near-identical to an in-line option that launched in 2016, NIGO\u2019s vision proudly boasted the \u201cEquipment\u201d Series\u2019 signature \u201cSub Green\u201d color across 3-Stripes branding and heel panels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure folks didn\u2019t confuse the pair for a simple retro of the unconventional performance model from 1991, NIGO stamped his label\u2019s \u201cGears for Futuristic Teenagers\u201d messaging and heart emblem onto the sneaker. BOOST foam and Continental rubber completed the update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Made x adidas Questar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NIGO seems to have had unfinished business with the reworked adidas EQT Racing 91 as he revisited the model weeks after his first proposal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UltraBOOST kin was accompanied by an updated take on the adidas Questar, a revolutionary trainer that debuted in 1986. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Both models arrived in two color schemes with the brighter of the duo harkening back to the ZX 8000<\/a>\u2019s \u201cLight Aqua\u201d look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human Made x adidas ADIMATIC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

July 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After almost a year of radio silence, the Human Made x adidas partnership announced and launched a trio of the ADIMATIC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having debuted in 1996, the silhouette had been retroed earlier in the year, allowing the Three Stripes to tap into the chunky, skate-approved aesthetic that was in vogue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike previous projects, NIGO kept things intact with the adidas ADIMATIC\u2019s DNA, allowing for the sneaker\u2019s exaggerated proportions and zigzag details to enjoy the spotlight. Human Made\u2019s heart logo was embroidered onto the sneakers\u2019 spines, while muted, fall-friendly cream, gray, and olive tones claimed sizable real estate across the trio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The old-school collection marked the final project between NIGO and adidas. According to insiders, the two chose not to renew their partnership in the lead-up to 2023. Rumors that the Japanese designer was jumping ship to Nike began to circulate at the top of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NIGO finally gave the speculation some credence after being spotted in the Nike Go FlyEase, his first Swoosh sighting in 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s been teased so far from the NIGO x Nike partnership promises a masterful mix of heritage, narrative, and high-quality craftwork that\u2019s arguably been missing in sneakers, making the linkup that much more exciting to consumers (and daunting to competitors).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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