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Topic: Adidas by Raf Simons spacesuit-inspired sneakers
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 01-29-2015 10:08 AM
   
collectSPACE Adidas ties new sneakers to historic NASA astronaut spacesuitsAspiring astronauts take note: if you have ever desired to take a "space walk," Adidas will soon have the sneakers for you. The German sports outfitter is set to launch two new pairs of trainers that feature the look and feel of NASA's historic spacesuits this summer. "Inspired by vintage astronaut suits and backpacks, [with] molded and machined details similar to authentic [NASA] closures, zippers and straps are added," Adidas described in a statement. "Shiny versus matte distressed materials complete the look of outer space."  |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1169
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 02-15-2015 04:37 PM
According to this article, these shoes will sell for between $455 to $730 (not sure which version is higher and which is lower), and will be "available exclusively at Adidas concept stores in Paris No42 and Berlin No74, in addition to select boutiques around the world."Not sure which is more disappointing — the high price tag or their "exclusive" availability. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-15-2015 04:57 PM
We reported the same price range... Prices for the Raf Simons collection are expected to range from $455 to $730 per pair. ...but as noted, the prices are for the Raf Simons collection, not just the spacesuit-inspired models, so they will fall somewhere between that range.Given the price, it's not entirely surprising they are being offered through boutiques and Adidas' own concept stores. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1169
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 02-15-2015 05:13 PM
I thought the Raf Simons versions were the spacesuit-inspired versions. What am I missing? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-15-2015 05:25 PM
The Raf Simons collection includes two models inspired by spacesuits, as well as a number of other non-space related designs. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1169
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 02-15-2015 06:57 PM
Ah. Thanks. I was using the wrong Venn diagram. |
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