Adidas Superstar Skate Range
Whether you're practicing your first Ollie or are already a
Ripper, your most important piece of equipment, aside from your board, are your
shoes. The Adidas Superstar Skate range is designed and produced specifically
for the ultimate skateboarding excitement and safety. Aside from the traditional
rubber shell toe cap, the superstar skate is wider, with a thicker sole and
shock-absorbing gel in the heel. Additionally, the upper is constructed from
either tough leather or abrasion-resistant suede, reinforced by triple stitched
side panels and lace protectors. In other words, the Adidas Superstar Skate shoe
is the perfect footwear for any level of skater, built for skating comfort and
maximum security and balance. Skaters of all levels were consulted by Adidas
designers to insure that all desired components were built into this superb
sport shoe.
The latest in the family of Superstars, the Skate Range joins the other
Superstars in the iconic line that started in 1969 as the first low-top
basketball shoe to hit the boards. The distinctive protective shelltoe, together
with the all-leather upper and non-marking sole, quickly made it a favourite
among the biggest names in both the NCAA and the NBA, one of the biggest being
Kareem Abdul Jabbar. Before long, the shoes were adopted by three-quarters of
all pro B-ball players and went from the court to the streets in the speed of a
slam-dunk.
The movement from sports wear to fashion statement was reinforced by the rap
group Run-D.M.C. who started to wear them onstage in lieu of performance
outfits, removing the laces and allowing the tongues to protrude, in emulation
of prisoners, an early exposition of 'gangster rap'. The shoes became so enmeshed
with the trio, they wrote a song called "My Adidas" which led first to a
groundbreaking million dollar endorsement deal and subsequently to an entire
Run-D.M.C./Adidas clothing line.
Distinctive styling, colour and pattern choices and comfortable construction have
made Superstars a large part of today's fashion culture as they're seen on
stages, sports arenas and streets across the nation. Now, as the skateboard
industry explodes, Adidas Superstar Skate Range has become part of the
phenomenon. Any skater who doesn't own at least one pair is missing his
potential to become a first-class Ripper; the best board in the world can't
improve your technique the way these shoes can. Check out some more Adidas Superstar Skate trainers bellow...
