Will 08 Be Great For adidas?
Recently adidas announced the 'themes' for their Spring/Summer 08 collections and we've taken the trouble to highlight some of the news that they have announced, and speculate on the rumours going round on the footwear front.FACTS
Grun Is The Colour
The adidas Grun range is aiming to go 'green' by introducing elements such as 'Made From', 'Recycled' and 'Reground' - based on fabrics and plastics which have been ecologically produced. In terms of footwear it looks as if the ZX500 and Forum Basketball Shoe will both get a recycled makeover. We wait with baited breath.
Anyone For Tennis?
It also appears that many of the adidas classic tennis shoes such as Stan Smith, Ilie Nastase, Rod Laver and possibly Wilhelm Bungert are all due to get a facelift for the 'Tournament Edition'. We have no previews yet, but adidas claim "This court collection reintroduces one-to-one replicas, and offers reinterpreted styles and heritage-inspired models to create a portfolio of timeless, yet contemporary products".
Original Games
There will also be some unique releases to celebrate the Beijing Olympics which will include apparel and footwear. One item we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek on were the Olympic Munchen - and to say that we were less than impressed is an understatement. The 2008 collection will also include Tobacco Vintage Lux, Training 72, Olympia, Advantage, Gazelle Vintage Lux, Marathon Vintage, Forest Hills Vintage, Grand Slam Vintage, SL76 Olympics and the ZX500 Olympics.
RUMOUR
Trimming The Trab Once Again?
Unconfirmed rumours circulating around the web at the moment is that adidas might be releasing some limited edition Trimm Trabs in 2008. On the back of the success of the limited edition Liverpool FC versions earlier this year, it's believed there will be more out in a similar ilk. Another rumour doing the rounds is that there will be completely new colourway Trimm Trabs to be released but ONLY in Germany.
When we find out more on any of the above - we'll let you know.
