There are certain color schemes that will fly off shelves. It usually won’t even matter what style of sneaker we’re dealing with. That is the sort of pull that the adidas NMD R1 PK “Color Static” presents us with. Combining some of the shoe’s recognizable design features, the R1 impressively takes on this unique colorway.
The static-style colorway is an interesting choice here. For most base materials, it can seem like a contrived attempt at artistry. With adidas’s signature Primeknit material, one can’t help but stare. The upper’s woven build provides an ideal surface and texture for this color pattern. The result is a look that translates well to a shoe that really didn’t need anymore boost. Speaking of which, we also see a hefty helping of the brand’s most advanced cushioning. BOOST has been more than a functional part of the adidas catalogue, adding to every shoe’s style profile as well.
Executed beautifully, The NMD R1’s take on the Static Multicolor scheme is one to look back on. This won’t be the last time a sneaker attempts this look, but it could very well be the best. In that light, this could go very quickly from release to sell out to instant classic.