Throwback Thursday: Adidas Artillery Lite Mid
 Since we just got the news about the return of Adidas Torsion classics such as the Adidas Bank Shot, I wanted to pull something out from the pile that would be relevant. Torsion came in the late 80s but is still used in Adidas footwear today. Through many adaptations the system can be found in shoes ranging in use from running to tennis to even cleats. Torsion became a staple “must have” in basketball shoes since its first use and one of the shoes that can best be remembered for this is the early 90’s Adidas Artillery series.
This pair that we had is from 1992 and at the time was worn by many collegiate athletes. More specifically, the Adidas Artillery Lite Mid was something more universal as a team shoe than other heavyweight hightops of its day. Not long after this shoe came the introduction of Adidas Equipment that borrowed the tough TPU cage on the side of the shoes that give the shoe a better hold across the foot and lateral stability. On the sole you can see the Torsion System connecting the heel to the forefoot with signatory cut aways of the sole at the middle of the foot. This gave the shoe extra flexibility but maintaining the support necessary to prevent injuries. Throwback Thursday took a little break as the luck of the draw had me traveling on the fourth day of each week for a while, but keep it locked here each Thursday for something great that should not be forgotten. |
Adidas Artillery Lite Mid
Adidas Artillery Lite Mid
Adidas Artillery Lite Mid
Adidas Artillery Lite Mid
Adidas Artillery Lite Mid
Adidas Artillery Lite Mid
Adidas Artillery Lite Mid Box - it had better days in 1992
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I REMEMBER THESE THESE ARE NICE
Comment by rauls054 — August 28, 2008 @ 8:03 pm
Throwback Thursday is better than half than some of the sneaks now.
Comment by solesaved — August 28, 2008 @ 8:16 pm
beautiful. i wasn’t cool enough to think outside of the orange nike box to get these back in the day. everyone had nikes, so i felt obligated to get air bounds. always loved the yellow torsion bar and the lace tag.
Comment by dopasaurus — August 28, 2008 @ 8:18 pm
these are some tight shoes. what is the torsion technology exactly? i never heard of it. hope they re-release these cus i would def cop.
Comment by YouKnow — August 28, 2008 @ 9:07 pm
I forgot how fresh the Adidas from the early 90’s were. This is an exceptional post!
Comment by J.KING — August 28, 2008 @ 11:46 pm
Daummmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Trinidadiandeep — August 29, 2008 @ 12:41 am
THE COLOR WAY IS SWEET LIKE YELLOW WATERMELON!
Comment by swanson — August 29, 2008 @ 7:13 am
they need to rerelease these asap
Comment by jimmyboy — August 29, 2008 @ 8:07 am
I was born in 92 so I didn’t have a chance to grab these up. If they release again I’m deffinatly going after these.
Comment by Bino — August 29, 2008 @ 8:31 am
I remember my dad use to play basketball in these….lmao
Comment by www.FireKicksDuval.com — August 29, 2008 @ 9:05 am
never seen these, good writeup!
Comment by damnneardeadstock — August 29, 2008 @ 3:06 pm
these look cool, but the yellow lace accessory throws me off
Comment by cman — August 29, 2008 @ 3:59 pm
DAAAAAYYYYYMMMMMNNNN!!!! THAT BOX IS JAAAAACKED UP!!!!!!!
Comment by orthotic — August 30, 2008 @ 2:57 am
where do u guys find these in ds brand new condition and is there any chance of someone selling any of the throwbacks ?
Comment by louis — August 30, 2008 @ 2:18 pm
never heard of these but very nice
Comment by greenmaker24 — August 31, 2008 @ 8:34 pm
I hate them, hope they were sore strictly for excising and sports :/
Comment by RepCodes — September 1, 2008 @ 11:22 am
Aw man, they certtainly bring back some great memories - back in ‘92 I had a pair of Torsion Artillery in black/white stripes and they were the coolest pair of trainers I ever owned (and I have 15 pairs of Superstar now!) it took me two years to get hold of a pair and I they almost became welded to my feet such was my devotion. Get yor fingers out Adidas! Get some made up!!!
fc
Comment by flyingcod — September 4, 2008 @ 4:40 pm
I FOUND OUT WHY THEY CALL IT NICEKICKS.COM
Comment by jalil — September 7, 2008 @ 1:48 pm