words // Ian Stonebrook
photos // Nick DePaula
Boost and Busenitz have defined adidas as a brand and Skate as a category over the past few years. Debuting last year in tandem fashion at Agenda Long Beach, the hybrid update made waves, hitting at a high time for both the brand and the tech. As adidas Skateboarding rolls into 2016, they’re bringing a balanced attack of classic silo steeze with just a touch of tech.
Kicking off the classic campaign is a low key but high profile pull from the Originals sector: the adidas Stan Smith Vulc. While said silo had been busy on the deck in 2015, this fall will see the beloved White/Green palette play nice on the halfpipe.
In addition to the Stan, the beloved Busenitz continues to remain relevant in the suede, Samba-inspired color-ups that made it a hit amongst boarders and fly guys alike. A burgundy and white pair serves as a standout, with numerous colorways of the varsity variety. Boost is on the back burner for the styles we saw, but the makeups are still on the money.
Covering the tech side is the Dorado ADV Boost. While the bouncy technology continued to shift shape and span sports in 2015, this silo offers perhaps one of the most imaginative interpretations of the tech yet. Encapsulated in gum with only a sliver showing in the heel, it’s hard to tell if the properties of Boost are at full strength, but they’re definitely as protected and cleaned up as we’ve seen.
