David Z x Adidas “Black Tie Project” Superstar

1176 days ago - by Matt Halfhill - 37 comments

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

andy
so nice.
i would cop.
raider rob
nice kicks!
thomas
this is what im talking about! sorry clark, you just got sonned.
jboogs
^ hahaha no matter what the clark kent joints look like, these are original right here, that toe is crazzzzy! i need those asap
j holiday
i was waiting to see these pics. wow.
shockG
black friday is going to burn a serious hole in my pocket. $100 aint that bad though, i’d cop.
Charlesmed
nicest adidas shoe i have seen in a longggggg time, so dope. Ronnie is doin it, photo shoot was fire too.
Fredo
^^^^^ i second that. adidas over nike anyday and that day is black friday.
Flatsole
If the shoes came with the tie I’d cop…too bad they won’t
Drumdude
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.
jerseycitystandup
these are fresh to death
andrew
classic
dassler
this is crazy
pho_king4lif
bootyful
t!minor
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.
Professor C
motorsports or these?
Professor C
I’m temporarily retiring after the 11/12 cdp, oh, and motorsports for sure!
FrankieS
motorsports over these? you must be on something good… these are beyond fire.
triplethreat15
Ronnie over Clark on these. Sorry Clark, Ronnie’s joints are fire my dude.
greenmaker24
these r actually nice
g-man
yall r crazy, these r no way near the motorsports, they look like plain adidas, they r nice tho
Suwoop
i wud def cop thes with a nice tie and wear them dressed up or in a suit- total flyness
http://www.nicekicks.com H-Ryda
Fricky, Fricky, FRESH!!!
qdiddy
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.
chi
those are frsh ima have to cop
ENDs
where can i get a pair of these??
triplethreat15
on davidz.com this coming friday. i called them, theyll be up at 9am.
ExPILicITFreSHH
trustin tha guy of the game dj clark these are classic but thy aint tha special or fancy but of course og is fresh `
Juiceman
I like these….and I must have them….they only have 400 pair?
http://www.simplysneakers.com SimplySneakers
Nice twist to the Adidas model, sleek and black I like it!
holy sole
finally ronnie drops something at least worth looking at
T.Dog
How much do you think they will be on eBay ?Does any body know ?
TJ Clancy
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
Gwapo
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.
dassler
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.
nbaTHUG
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!
vasogth
how much money?