The German tennis player Wilhelm Bungert wore this shoe in the 1970 Davis Cup Final against the USA.

Design and Innovation

The top-of-the-range shoe was developed in cooperation with Wilhelm Bungert. The nylon heel counter gave the foot secure support and guidance. The necessary comfort was provided by the padding on the upper top edge and the heel counter, along with the per



Materials

The upper is made of specially tanned kangaroo leather. The eyelet stay is made of PVC-coated nylon fabric, the back lining of PVC-coated knitted fabric. The tongue lining is made of foam-padded knitted fabric.
The white terry cloth inlay sole is padded with 3mm PVC foam.
The pre-fabricated rubber facing at the toe is made of compact rubber, as is the shell sole.


Year

1970

Filed Under

Footwear-Sport

Dimension

Shoe size: 46 (French), 11 (UK), 419 g (0,9 lb.)


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After captivating the world with the ground breaking Supercolor release in April, Pharrell Williams is back for FW15 with Supershell. The Supershell project sees Pharrell hand-pick friends and creatives from around the world to completely reinvent the shoe’s Shelltoe for the very first time, evolving the Superstar into a canvas for creation. adidas Originals uses  the Supershell as an example of Pharrell giving credit to those artists that have developed their personal style in the effort to create for themselves, without the need for external validation. 

Debuting with two exciting collections, Supershell brings art and creativity to the Superstar like never before with designs from NYC contemporary artist Todd James and contemporary Japanese artist Mr. The artists’ designs are then joined by those of Pharrell’s very own artworks that explore life force, energy and its relationship with colour.

The “Artwork Collection” sees the Superstar’s Shelltoe come alive with signature graphic artworks and designs. With a limited release and exclusive artworks for different regions around the globe, the footwear is offered in black colourways, allowing the vibrant artworks to take centre stage. Adding an additional layer to the concept: each left and right shoe features a different graphic treatment allowing the collection to be mixed and matched endlessly, forming yet another opportunity for creative expression by the wearer themselves.

To further transform the iconic Superstar model, the NYC contemporary artists have also each applied their unique creative vision to the Superstar Shelltoe, with an additional “Sculpted Collection”. Joining the Artwork Collection, this release sees them channel their artworks into specially-moulded 3D Shelltoe designs, a first for the Superstar silhouette. The series is then completed by two of Pharrell’s own personal designs, which speak of his interest in the concept of relativity. From a shoe that spans art and culture to a platform for expression itself, the Supershell Collection brings the Superstar to its ultimate artistic mode. With designs offered in monochrome black, the collection is also completely interchangeable, presenting countless opportunities to mix and match individual shoes to create the perfect personal expression.

Select designs from these two collections will be available from  7 August 2015 at adidas Originals stores in Canal Walk and V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, and at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria, as well as AREA3 and selected retailers across South Africa. The recommended retail price for these collections starts at R1399.

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The APS is a top running shoe for training purpose. First intruduced in 1985, this item with article number 016778 is a reissue from 2003 in the original colorway.

Design and Innovation

To support the athlete in the best way, the shoe features the world's first infinitely adjustable spring shock absorption technology. This "APS"- System, developed in cooperation with Fichtel & Sachs, can be easily adjusted at the heel with a key.

Materials

The upper is constructed of suede and nylon.

The midsole is a EVA foam.

The outsole is a compact poured rubber.

Year

2003

Filed Under

Footwear

Dimension

Shoe Size: 8,5 (UK), 305 g

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To commemorate a year of tributes to what is arguably the most iconic sneaker design of all time, adidas Originals kicks of the New Year with the Superstar Vintage Deluxe pack with the Superstar model in its original form. From its origins as humble sporting equipment all the way through to its current stature as a global streetwear staple, the Superstar Vintage Deluxe is a fitting homage to a shoe that started a movement and which is steeped in a rich history that belies its simplicity.

The adidas Originals Superstar has gone on to achieve truly legendary status when it transitioned from the courts to the streets in 1969. It has been a mainstay of street culture ever since, representing creativity and diversity across the world. Embraced by street-style connoisseurs through the ages, the classic silhouette is still as relevant today as it was when it made that first game-changing step from sports culture to street-culture.

In a remake of the iconic model, the Superstar Vintage Deluxe pack features a premium boot leather construction across the upper with all of the original accents. The shoe's signature gold tongue emblem completes the picture, celebrating the global legacy of the Superstar.

"The Superstar is not a trend or fad, it's a classic. As relevant today as it was when it made that first game-changing step in the late 1960's, the Superstar sneaker marries credibility with contemporary street style," says Fabrizia Degli Esposti, adidas Originals Brand Marketing and PR Specialist.

The Superstar Vintage Deluxe has a recommended retail price of R1, 499.00 and is available at adidas Originals stores in Canal Walk and V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, and at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria, as well as from the following stockists countrywide:

• a store is good
• Cross-Trainer
• Dapper Streetwear
• Dipstreet
• Prime Casual Wear
• Shelflife
• Side Step
• Skipper Bar
• Smith & Abrahams
• Sportscene
• Stuttafords
• The Jungle
• Totalsports

adidas Originals fans can expect to see a number of Superstar products and artist collaborations as part of a global campaign which questions what it truly means to be a superstar.


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