David Z x Adidas “Black Tie Project” Superstar
 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
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so nice.
i would cop.
Comment by andy — November 21, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
nice kicks!
Comment by raider rob — November 21, 2008 @ 1:18 pm
this is what im talking about! sorry clark, you just got sonned.
Comment by thomas — November 21, 2008 @ 1:32 pm
^ hahaha no matter what the clark kent joints look like, these are original right here, that toe is crazzzzy! i need those asap
Comment by jboogs — November 21, 2008 @ 1:34 pm
i was waiting to see these pics. wow.
Comment by j holiday — November 21, 2008 @ 1:36 pm
black friday is going to burn a serious hole in my pocket. $100 aint that bad though, i’d cop.
Comment by shockG — November 21, 2008 @ 1:38 pm
nicest adidas shoe i have seen in a longggggg time, so dope. Ronnie is doin it, photo shoot was fire too.
Comment by Charlesmed — November 21, 2008 @ 1:50 pm
^^^^^ i second that. adidas over nike anyday and that day is black friday.
Comment by Fredo — November 21, 2008 @ 1:52 pm
If the shoes came with the tie I’d cop…too bad they won’t
Comment by Flatsole — November 21, 2008 @ 1:54 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.
Comment by Drumdude — November 21, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
these are fresh to death
Comment by jerseycitystandup — November 21, 2008 @ 2:44 pm
classic
Comment by andrew — November 21, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
this is crazy
Comment by dassler — November 21, 2008 @ 4:21 pm
bootyful
Comment by pho_king4lif — November 21, 2008 @ 6:29 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.
Comment by t!minor — November 21, 2008 @ 7:19 pm
motorsports or these?
Comment by Professor C — November 21, 2008 @ 8:47 pm
I’m temporarily retiring after the 11/12 cdp, oh, and motorsports for sure!
Comment by Professor C — November 21, 2008 @ 8:51 pm
motorsports over these? you must be on something good… these are beyond fire.
Comment by FrankieS — November 21, 2008 @ 8:52 pm
Ronnie over Clark on these. Sorry Clark, Ronnie’s joints are fire my dude.
Comment by triplethreat15 — November 21, 2008 @ 9:15 pm
these r actually nice
Comment by greenmaker24 — November 22, 2008 @ 7:53 am
yall r crazy, these r no way near the motorsports, they look like plain adidas, they r nice tho
Comment by g-man — November 22, 2008 @ 8:16 am
i wud def cop thes with a nice tie and wear them dressed up or in a suit- total flyness
Comment by Suwoop — November 22, 2008 @ 10:54 am
Fricky, Fricky, FRESH!!!
Comment by H-Ryda — November 22, 2008 @ 2:18 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.
Comment by qdiddy — November 22, 2008 @ 6:28 pm
those are frsh ima have to cop
Comment by chi — November 22, 2008 @ 11:38 pm
where can i get a pair of these??
Comment by ENDs — November 23, 2008 @ 3:23 am
on davidz.com this coming friday. i called them, theyll be up at 9am.
Comment by triplethreat15 — November 23, 2008 @ 9:00 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 `
Comment by ExPILicITFreSHH — November 23, 2008 @ 9:11 pm
Nice twist to the Adidas model, sleek and black I like it!
Comment by SimplySneakers — November 23, 2008 @ 10:04 pm
I like these….and I must have them….they only have 400 pair?
Comment by Juiceman — November 24, 2008 @ 12:25 am
finally ronnie drops something at least worth looking at
Comment by holy sole — November 24, 2008 @ 9:33 pm
How much do you think they will be on eBay ?Does any body know ?
Comment by T.Dog — November 25, 2008 @ 8:44 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
Comment by TJ Clancy — November 25, 2008 @ 10:19 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.
Comment by Gwapo — November 26, 2008 @ 9:16 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.
Comment by dassler — November 26, 2008 @ 11:55 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!
Comment by nbaTHUG — November 27, 2008 @ 11:09 am