David Z x Adidas “Black Tie Project” Superstar
Posted by Matt Halfhill | Nov 21, 2008 Times and trends change, but classics remain staples in style. In the case for Adidas and David Z, the Superstar was the focus of transformation as appetites for cleaner lines and an attention to quality becomes more important for today’s consumer.
The result of the two sides efforts is the “Black Tie Project” which was headed up by resident buyer and designer Ronnie Fieg. “The main idea behind the Black Tie Project was to design a Superstar that looks like a shoe that can be worn with a suit but can still be worn with your everyday fashions.” Fieg also went on to say, “I wanted something classy, yet fresh. I guess it’s like James Bond meets Run DMC.” Material interests highlight the execution of the concept with premium pearlarized leathers, patent leather and tone on tone pinstripes, but the retooling of the midsole and toe separate this shoe from its historic predecessors. The shoe commonly referred to as the “shell-toe” underwent a transformation with the traditionally rubber shell was replaced with premium embroidered leather. To celebrate the shoe’s release, Daivd Z and Adidas will host a Black Tie gala on Wednesday, November 26th at Goldbar where the men will be given a black Adidas neck tie to replace their own when entering. The 400 pair worldwide exclusive will release on Black Friday, November 28th for $100. A limited run will be released online exclusively at DavidZ.com and will be available in store at the David Z flagship store, Shoe Gallery (Miami) and Major DC (Washington DC). |
David Z x Adidas “Black Tie Project” Superstar
David Z x Adidas “Black Tie Project” Superstar
David Z x Adidas “Black Tie Project” Superstar
David Z x Adidas “Black Tie Project” Superstar
David Z x Adidas “Black Tie Project” Superstar
David Z x Adidas “Black Tie Project” Superstar
David Z x Adidas “Black Tie Project” Superstar
David Z x Adidas “Black Tie Project” Superstar
David Z x Adidas “Black Tie Project” Superstar
Jul 15, 2009 at 4:42 am
How much these shoes
Apr 18, 2009 at 4:29 pm
where i can buy that tie?on line if it’s possible?
Mar 12, 2009 at 10:47 am
how much money?
Nov 27, 2008 at 11:09 am
I USUALLY DONT COP ADIDAS BUT I WILL COP THESE ESPECIALLY SINCE DJ CLARK KENT CHARGE $250 FOR HIS JOINTS AND MAKE U STAND IN LINE 20 HOURS. NIKE LIMITED RELEASES ARE WACK!
Nov 26, 2008 at 11:55 am
tie or no tie these joints are on a whole other level. ill be on line for these friday morning. Ronnie told me he was working on an adidas project in june at his saucony party, had no idea they would be this crazy.
Nov 26, 2008 at 9:16 am
Big ups to Ronnie on these joints, def fire. The tie is on point, and a must have with these kicks. To bad its not included, cause of that I’ma have to pass.
Nov 25, 2008 at 10:19 am
these are sick. the only thing im gonna say is the stiching on the shell toe is the kind that the walmart superstars have. so every time i look at the toe i think of the four stripe faudidas jawns. lol. but thats not even a really big deal
Nov 25, 2008 at 8:44 am
How much do you think they will be on eBay ?Does any body know ?
Nov 24, 2008 at 9:33 pm
finally ronnie drops something at least worth looking at
Nov 24, 2008 at 12:25 am
I like these….and I must have them….they only have 400 pair?
Nov 23, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Nice twist to the Adidas model, sleek and black I like it!
Nov 23, 2008 at 9:11 pm
trustin tha guy of the game dj clark these are classic but thy aint tha special or fancy but of course og is fresh `
Nov 23, 2008 at 9:00 pm
on davidz.com this coming friday. i called them, theyll be up at 9am.
Nov 23, 2008 at 3:23 am
where can i get a pair of these??
Nov 22, 2008 at 11:38 pm
those are frsh ima have to cop
Nov 22, 2008 at 6:28 pm
These are classy for sure. Dress or casual you can’t go wrong. Just for a $100, compared to some of the other drops. Thats a deal for an exclusive.
Nov 22, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Fricky, Fricky, FRESH!!!
Nov 22, 2008 at 10:54 am
i wud def cop thes with a nice tie and wear them dressed up or in a suit- total flyness
Nov 22, 2008 at 8:16 am
yall r crazy, these r no way near the motorsports, they look like plain adidas, they r nice tho
Nov 22, 2008 at 7:53 am
these r actually nice
Nov 21, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Ronnie over Clark on these. Sorry Clark, Ronnie’s joints are fire my dude.
Nov 21, 2008 at 8:52 pm
motorsports over these? you must be on something good… these are beyond fire.
Nov 21, 2008 at 8:51 pm
I’m temporarily retiring after the 11/12 cdp, oh, and motorsports for sure!
Nov 21, 2008 at 8:47 pm
motorsports or these?
Nov 21, 2008 at 7:19 pm
maybe it’s me, but I don’t see it. if the goal was to make a shoe you could wear with a suit and be fresh, i think they missed it. i think they look like the black version of the 35 th aniiversary white shoe. i’m waiting to see the clark 1’s. he has not let me down yet.
Nov 21, 2008 at 6:29 pm
bootyful
Nov 21, 2008 at 4:21 pm
this is crazy
Nov 21, 2008 at 2:49 pm
classic
Nov 21, 2008 at 2:44 pm
these are fresh to death
Nov 21, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Ronnie was telling me about these in his shop last week. im proud of that dude, killed it with the asics but this is just taking it to another level.
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:54 pm
If the shoes came with the tie I’d cop…too bad they won’t
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:52 pm
^^^^^ i second that. adidas over nike anyday and that day is black friday.
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:50 pm
nicest adidas shoe i have seen in a longggggg time, so dope. Ronnie is doin it, photo shoot was fire too.
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:38 pm
black friday is going to burn a serious hole in my pocket. $100 aint that bad though, i’d cop.
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:36 pm
i was waiting to see these pics. wow.
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:34 pm
^ hahaha no matter what the clark kent joints look like, these are original right here, that toe is crazzzzy! i need those asap
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:32 pm
this is what im talking about! sorry clark, you just got sonned.
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:18 pm
nice kicks!
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:17 pm
so nice.
i would cop.