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adidas TS Commander LT – Dwight Howard NBA Finals PE
Tonight kicks off the first game of the 2009 NBA Finals with Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic taking on Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Seeing as how Dwight and the Magic played a total of 108 games to make it to the finals its needless to say that the team has to be feeling a little fatigue right now. Theres no doubt the Magic is pumped up for the Finals, seeing as how this is the first time they have made it their since 1995, but 108 games can sure do a number on your body.
Looking to lose a little weight ‘Superman’ reached out to his reps over at Adidas to have them design him a new sneaker which is lighter on the feet but yet still maintains the support that a player like Dwight Howard needs. Adidas answered back with this exclusive TS Commander LT which is 6 ounces lighter then the sneakers Dwight wore during regular season and postseason games. This grey and blue NBA Finals design also introduces the new ‘fat stripes’ design concept, which provides enhanced mid-foot support and stability. Added details on this Dwight Howard TS Commander LT include ‘The Man Child’ printed across the tongue in an Old English font, ‘Command’ included across the toe of each sneaker and Dwights signature and number included on a metal plate on the heel.
After each and every game the Orlando Magic play in the NBA Finals Dwight will sigh the TS Commander LT’s he wore during the game and auction them off through the NBA.com website. Bidding will start at $1012.00 and will run through the Finals with bidding ending officially on June 20. The funds which are raised in the auctions will go to a charity which Dwight will announce at the end of the NBA Finals.
Follow the jump to take another look at the sneakers and watch for Dwight Howard to rock them throughout the entire 2009 NBA Finals.
adidas Centennial ‘NBA Series’ – Fall/Winter 2009
adidas has been going strong for awhile now with their popular NBA Series and later this year the lineup will have a few additions added to it in the form of some adidas Centennial’s.
We present to you some preview images of the adidas Centennial NBA Series which will feature a Centennial for the NY Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat. At this time we only have a clear shot of the Knicks colorup and the Cavs colorup with a slight view of the Miami Heat version tucked in the background behind another adidas sneaker. From our understand each of the sneakers will feature the colors of each team mentioned along with their throwback logos included on the tongue.
The adidas Centennial NBA Series is expected to start hitting retailers later this year as part of the adidas Fall/Winter 2009 Collection alongside the adidas Conductor ‘NY Knicks’. Follow the jump for a look at the Cavs and Miami Heat models and stay tuned for further info and detailed pictures as we get closer to the official release. Via: Seize9
adidas Conductor ‘NY Knicks’
Towards the beginning of this year adidas released a NY Knicks colorup of the Metro Attitude which many sneakerheads instantly referred to as the Patrick Ewing Metro Attitude. Later this year adidas will continue the NY Knicks/Patrick Ewing theme with this colorup of the adidas Conductor.
The adidas Conductor ‘NY Knicks’ carries a classic white, orange and blue colorway which uses get color blocking. The base of the sneakers is white with the adidas Three Stripes in royal blue and outlined in white. Further use of royal blue is used to accent the sneakers along with a few hits of orange to finish up that New York Knicks theme.
The adidas Conductor ‘NY Knicks’ will start to hit select adidas retailers later this year with the Fall/Winter 2009 Collection. Via: Seize9
adidas Drop Top
Adding to their already massive lineup of basketball sneakers adidas will debut the Drop Top next month in July. This newly designed basketball sneaker from adidas is displayed here with a completely black upper which consists of two opposing velcro straps that cross over the laces. The straps themselves feature textured patent leather. Lastly the outsole and a portion of the midsole are white.
The adidas Drop Top is scheduled to hit retailers on July 4th, 2009 for a price of $90.
Adidas Superstar 2 – Gingham Pack
The Adidas Superstar 2 ‘Gingham’ Pack is sepcially designed by the Adidas womens collection. Consiting of two pair of the Adidas Superstar 2 the ‘Gingham’ Pack features shoes with leather uppers that are accented by Gingham printed detail in red or blue at heel and icon Adidas stripes on the sides of the upper.
Ladies can grab a pair now at DrJays for $70.
adidas x Def Jam Recordings 25th Anniversary Pack
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Def Jam Recordings and to help celebrate the memorable achievement the company has teamed up with Adidas to put together a pack of sneakers. Def Jam and Adidas have collaborated together in the past but i think this just may be their largest collection ever, consisting of a whopping sixteen design.
In this adidas x Def Jam Recordings 25th Anniversary Pack you have many of the classic adidas models such as the Forum Mid, Nizza, Samba, Stan Smith and of course the staple Superstar. Besides for just working with the heads behind the Def Jam label and giving some of the sneakers Def Jam Recordings branding Adidas also got down with a few of the artists signed to Def Jam. Some of the artists who had a chance to take part and design a sneaker to be part of the pack are Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Redman and Young Jeezy.
At this time no information is available as far as a release date or price but we will be sure to keep you followed up on any emerging details. Follow the jump for a look at all sixteen of the sneakers. Via: adiFans
