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• April 12, 2017 11:22 PM EDT

  in the topic Adidas Originals by Alexander Wang Is Back For Round Two in the forum Off-Topic Discussions

  The second Alexander Wang x adidas Originals drop had an original March 1 release date but returns with a restock on April 15, boasting 25 adidas originals chaussures new products.It’ll include the “Logo,” “Patch” and “Velour” packs – and new sneakers in green and maroon. “Patch” will count outerwear and track pants with patch-like, embroidered and printed logos. “Logo” is translated into black and white sweatshirts and T-shirts and “Velour” is all the colored polo-style Jerseys in the selections above.
  
  The drop will arrive online and at adidas Originals and Alexander Wang locations worldwide. Be sure to check out Drop 3 in adidas originals sneakers the meantime.“Drop 2” of the collaboration between Adidas Originals and Alexander Wang is coming soon. It includes both apparel and footwear that intersect Wang’s contemporary designs and Adidas’ iconic athleisure styles. The noteworthy Adidas trefoil is seen upside down on each of the collection’s 25 pieces.Revamped styles of Adidas Run sneakers are a part of the launch. The new footwear options boast unique colorways, stretch-mesh material and the brand’s signature Boost technology.
  
  Adidas collaborator Alexander Wang will drop another capsule of footwear and apparel this week, the sneaker offerings consisting of his AW Run and AW Skate styles. The shoes, releasing on April 15, are pictured here, save for the adidas original superstar grey AW Run colorway that should also be in stores this weekend.According to Adidas, this collection will be available at flagship locations and websites for Adidas Originals and Alexander Wang, and will be stocked at over 140 additional stores around the world.
  
  Missing from this group is Wang's high-fashion adidas originals zx flux basketball sneaker, a silhouette that just might be the early favorite from his Adidas work.The Alexander Wang x Adidas project, announced in 2016, first released in March of this year.

• April 12, 2017 11:14 PM EDT

  in the topic Nike Investigates Use of Logo on Racially-Charged Items in the forum Introduce Yourself

  Nike is investigating the illegal nike lunarepic flyknit use of its logo on products branded with a racial slur. BBC reported that items such as gym bags and T-shirts featuring the phrase “Pikey – Just Nick It” surfaced on e-commerce platforms like Amazon and eBay. “Nick” is U.K. slang, meaning “to steal.”
  
  For the uninitiated, “pikey” is a derogatory term for the Romani Gypsies and Travellers. The clothing furthers a stereotype that they are prone to theft.Dr. Hazel Marsh, a lecturer at the University of East Anglia and a Romani Gypsy, said she complained to nike air zoom pegasus 33 that the products would further the stereotype and encourage hostility.Nike responded by thanking Dr. Marsh for letting the company know, and saying, “We here at Nike respect and appreciate everyone of our consumers, no matter what their race, age or gender is.”
  
  Nike has told Newsbeat that it is looking into the "misuse" of its logo on products branded with a race hate slur.Listings have been taken down by Amazon cheap nike shoes and eBay after we informed them about the use of an offensive word.Fake items for sale on the shopping sites included hoodies, fridge magnets and baby clothes.They were all branded with the race hate slur and the tagline "Just Nick It" instead of "Just Do It".Dr Hazel Marsh, a Romany Gypsy and a lecturer at the University of East Anglia, says she complained to Nike because she was worried the products would encourage race hate towards Travellers.

• April 12, 2017 11:11 PM EDT

  in the topic Adidas Made Boost Sneakers for the Boston Marathon in the forum News and Announcements

  Ahead of Monday's running of the 121st Boston Marathon, Adidas unveils special sneakers made exclusively for the event.Engineered for adidas extaball femme runners in need of energy return to cross the finish line, the Adizero Adios bears the marathon's famous blue and yellow scheme, along with custom tongue tags and mileage marking on the heel. Pairs will be sold at the Boston Marathon RunBase and Expo for $170.
  
  Additionally, Adidas announced a new adidas stan smith femme partnership with Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to ever run the Boston Marathon, and 261 Fearless. During the two-year pack, Adidas will supply running gear and expertise to the non-profit, which is designed to power the community to break new ground in running.
  
  Last week, Yeezy Mafia unleashed the first official images of the Cream White version of the adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2, slated to drop later in the month. Today, the sneaker site breaks the internet once again, providing a first look of adidas stan smith homme what could potentially be another summer release for the Three Stripes and Kanye West.Dubbed as the Dark Green iteration, this rumored pair of Yeezy Boost 350 V2s will feature a dark green upper made up of adidas’ signature PrimeKnit material. Sitting atop of a dark green Boost midsole, the pair of sneakers features the signature “SPLY-350″ stripe, blended in with the shoe’s overall knitted look.
  
  Tentatively set for a June 2017 release, the details behind this Yeezy Boost release remain unknown at this time. With more than two months adidas stan smith slip on left for potential launch, it’s still unclear whether the shoes will be a limited or general release. Make sure to check back with XXL for more information on this drop and the exact locations that will carry this next version of the V2 sneakers.