Just as the Nike Dunk rose from the dead, so, too, could the Adidas NMD_R1 For Sale. And as the brand prepares new models like the NMD S1, it’s clear that the brand is making a concerted effort to bring the line-up back to the forefront.
Debuted during the peak of Summer, the Adidas NMD_R1 Cheap effectively evolves the design language of the original, creating something that is both bolder and more futuristic. The tooling, for example, is brutalist and angular, its size effectively double that of the Adidas NMD_R1 Men. And while near entirely smooth across the side walls — save for the protruding molds — the tread features an aggressive rippling, whose ridges are made up of many, many trefoils. All of these fixtures are then dressed in a dark black finish, which complements well the black Primeknit just above. Subtle hits of brown and white, then, dress the mid-panel and collar, rounding out the closest yet to a Triple Black colorway.
With news of the NMD’s variants releasing in more colorways, it’s clear that adidas is paving the way for the silhouette’s resurgence. And to tilt things more in their favor, the Three Stripes have enlisted the help of Pharrell, who has created his very own version of the Adidas NMD_R1 Women.