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Y3 Sneaker FYW S-97

Y-3 FYW S-97: Yohji Yamamoto Remixes An adidas Icon

Y-3 Transforms The Iconic FYW S-97 Sneaker

After more than 16 years of fruitful partnership, adidas and Yohji Yamamoto are working on forging an even stronger alliance; with the Three Stripes label offering Y-3 exclusive access to the FYW S-97 sneaker.

Y3 FYW S-97's

The revolutionary design first debuted in ’97 during a time when the footwear industry hadn’t really got off the ground yet. Trainer technology was still in its inception stage and sneaker styles were delivered through narrowminded visions. Cue the trailblazing tactics of adidas

In-house experts at the sportswear label instilled fresh energy into the industry when they launched their ‘Feet You Wear’ technology. The science behind FYW technology, to which the shoe takes its name, was ambitious in every way. Previous designs had led the way for square-shaped soles, while this runner chose to hone in on the natural contours of the foot. Though more rounded trainers like this were virtually unheard of at the time, the masses embraced them full-force. Thus, setting the wheels in motion for boundless interpretations to come.

Now, in today’s age, where luxury and athleisure often collide – as the Y-3 partnership has so often proved, the FYW S-97 trainer is to take a premium turn. More streamlined than the original, Y-3’s FYW S-97 boasts a strictly angled design at the toe. However, its sharper silhouette still imbues referential flair for the past. These retro details unfold in the wavy lines showcased on the midsole and caging system.

Y-3 FYW S-97 Trainers

Layers of Primeknit can be found across the uppers of both the black and white pairs, something FYW S-97 fans will be used to. Closer up, suede and leather overlays fall in all the usual spots, while a sock-like fit around the ankle provides superlative flexibility.

Perhaps the most distinctive element of this iteration is the Yohji Yamamoto sign off. Etched in white on the black colourway and vice versa, the emblazoned script is truly symbolic of status. A signal from the Japanese designer that these sneakers are wholly Y-3. Finally, dual density Boost™ cushioning propels the foot from the ground upwards. As a result, wearers can expect the smoothest ride ever and unbeatable comfort.Yohji Yamamoto Y-3 FYW S-97

Set to get the streets and the sneaker scene talking, this luxe Y-3 FYW S-97 remix is a game changer. Cop both colourways at Aphrodite in-store or online when the sneakers launch July 18th, 2019.

adidas Nite Jogger: Gear Up To Glow This Season

The Flashy adidas Nite Jogger Returns

The Three Stripes invite you to embrace their day-to-night mentality this season with the impending release of the latest adidas Nite Jogger. Set to take the sneaker circuit by storm, this retro road runner is due for release 6th of July and will arrive here at Aphrodite as a collaborative offering with the reflective experts at 3M.

Penned back in the ‘80s as the shoe ‘to be seen in’, the flashy silhouette was quite literally Nite Jogger by name, Nite Jogger by nature. Its construction guaranteed to deliver a theatrical display on the tarmac after dark, even before 3M detailing crept its way into the trainer scene. Of course in previous years, adidas, and sportswear brands across the board, were expected to think outside of the box in order to light up the ground. These days though, fierce fabrics, technological advancements and industry crossovers make it easier than ever to stay firmly on the radar…

Enter the adidas Nite Jogger 2019:

adidas Nite Jogger Crystal White

adidas Nite Joggers Trainers

 

adidas Nite Jogger Close Up

Ready to bring its ‘A’ game into the 21st century, the very much new and improved adidas Nite Jogger is truly geared up to glow. Embodying safety, shine and immeasurable substance – the trainer, which comes in crystal white and navy renditions, is a bulbous remake of the original. Across the design’s upper, nylon and mesh drape the silhouette with a feel for flexibility and function, while tonal suede overlays present plush detail to the overall performance formula.

Both colourways boast an exaggerated BOOST™ midsole which not only tunes into the chunky sneaker zeitgeist of today, but also ensures a superlative energy return on the ground. As a result, wearers can expect to overcome a wealth of terrain with this revived runner by their side.

On the whole, the trainer’s definitive focal point is its hi-vis material. Conceived to travel safely at night and, ultimately, avoid danger on the roads, reflective 3M Scotchlite eagerly claims its spot across several areas of the shoe. To begin, the iconic Three Stripes hallmark is replaced with a striking 3M stamp imagined to the jogger’s sidewall. Next, a branded 3M tab locks down the lacing system with an eye for detail and structure. And finally, further head-turning illuminations seek out the heel, ankle and forefront of the Nite Jogger, making it simply impossible for the shoe to slip off the grid.

adidas Nite Jogger Navy

adidas x 3M Nite Jogger

 

Though the adidas Nite Jogger is made with the late-night sprinter in mind, non-nocturnal joggers are more than welcome to enjoy the supreme build of the design and its showy stance. So, whether you’re hitting the ground running in the am or pm, find comfort in the Nite Jogger’s maximum exposure and intended lack of stealth.

Gear up to glow this season when the archival remake hits Aphrodite online and in-store, July 6th 2019.

Style codes: EE5855 / EE5858