The last time we saw adidas’ Forum Mid it was as a part of the Def Jam x adidas Pack in lime green and black. A new colorway is available now though, having dropped lime green for a healthy does of bright yellow.

Yellow is used on the toe, laces, strap and a good bit of the upper. The outsole also receives the same color-up and sits under a white midsole. Black leather makes up the rest of these, keeping them very simple.

The Forum’s been out for a long time, and adidas keeps hitting us with more takes on both the Low and Mid versions. These are available now through adidas online.

With one look at these, we should all reminisce on how Hakeem ‘The Dream’ Olajuwon used to dream-shake each and every opponent. Although Olajuwon was, and still is, the face of the franchise, this Adidas Forum Mid takes inspiration from a Houston Rockets moment way before The Dream was in his prime.

As part of the NBA 5 Great Moments theme, Adidas drops this Forum Mid in the OG Houston Rockets colorway. It features a brown suede upper with red and yellow accents on the Adidas stripes, tongue, and shoelaces. The words, ‘Houston upsets Lakers’ are imprinted on the shoe in representation of the infamous 1986 NBA Western Conference Finals. If you recall, Rockets center Ralph Sampson hit the game-winning jumper at the buzzer to send the Rockets to the 1986 NBA Finals. The final score of that game, 114-112, is visible in red letters on the side panels.

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The Forum Mid has been a solid performer in the Adidas line up for years, for 2009 it takes the higher road and becomes more socially and environmentally conscious. The colorway features a white and grey with a speckled gum bottom. It looks like the “Made From”, “Recycled” and “Reground” guiding elements of the Grün Collection will continue to lead us into eco-friendly concepts for 2009.

Info and Pics thanks to HighSnobiety.