adidas has just launched two new models that are part of the AZ-X series: ZX8000 ‘Porcelain’ and ZX1000. The first one is practically inaccessible. The second one is within your reach. And as if that were not enough, we offer you a very special gift for the purchase of this model. Discover our action with Andrés Gallardo on the occasion of the launch of the new Meissen x adidas ZX 10000.
It is the first porcelain sneaker in history: the ZX8000 ‘Porcelain’. This 950-gram work of art is a one-of-a-kind pair that will be owned by the highest bidder in an online auction taking place at Sotheby’s until December 16. The motifs of this pair come from one of the most iconic pieces of the Miessen manufacture, the Krater Vase designed in 1856. Through this example, Miessen has been able to transmit the technique and decorative style of the house in its more than 300 years of history.
adidas has made it clear that “the manufacturing process to create the world’s first porcelain sneaker has been very complex, it has taken us more than a year to achieve this. The team has worked obsessively with the idea of creating a perfect piece of art “. For his part, Tillmann Blaschke, CEO of Meissen, has wanted to confirm what we all already knew: “We always look for the unexpected and the extraordinary.” On this occasion, it has not been less.
Tribute to traditional craftsmanship: adidas ZX 10000
However, the historic manufacturer of porcelain and adidas have also created another pair that will be available for the general public. The adidas ZX 10000. A simpler version of this silhouette that, of course, will include the traditional design of the mythical porcelain house, featuring a white midsole and leather upper that includes floral design details. On the other hand, the Three Stripes are served in a semi-translucent material, without markings on the tongue, the heel tab or the insole.
Both models are part of the A-ZX line, a collection of 26 sneakers inspired by the first adidas running saga. The truth is that this collaboration arouses interest both in collectors and streetwear fans. The two German brands have been working on this very special model during more than half of this 2020. The artisan work on the leather is what makes it a unique sneaker.
Obtain a unique work of Andrés Gallardo with your adidas ZX 10000
To celebrate the launch of the ZX 10000 sneakers, which pay tribute to quality, cultural heritage and the artisan innovation, at Foot District we have teamed up with one of the most recognized artisans of the country, Andrés Gallardo (@andresgallardofficial).
His passion for porcelain arose after a trip to Berlin. What appealed to him the most was the idea of breaking them and keeping the pieces that he liked most. Then, joining them with other pieces. And that is precisely what Gallardo has done with the mythical adidas logo. He has been able to gather his most known porcelain pieces to recreate one of the emblems of the sports brand.
This model inspired by the classic vases and the traditional Meissen design, is now available in the Foot District catalogue. The first 130 customers will receive an exclusive pendant from the Foot District x Andrés Gallardo collaboration as a gift. A piece made exclusively for this action, in authentic porcelain, which pays tribute to the design of the new AZX.
In addition, at our Madrid store we have exhibited in the window a special work of Andrés Gallardo inspired by Adidas x Meissen. Come check it out!
