Before adidas Consortium could really get back to its roots, Three adidas online Stripes focused on the essence of five key models that came together in pristine form to create the Tabula Rasa collection. Three Stripes brings back these same five for another go-round, and this time they live up to the division s implied collaboration, further multiplying in the process. adidas Consortium s Your Story Collection now includes at least eight pairs, as Kara Messina s leopard Pro Shell contrasts DJ Muro s Gucci-lean, Viktor Tell s Matchplay raises the bar Jim Thompson set and Shaniqua Jarvis shows Quote how to make not just the stripes on a ZX 500 all blue. Check out the second drop s first three pairs as well as new shots of a couple pairs we ped yesterday, let us know which is your favorite and stick with Sneaker News for updates on this pack we expect in stores within the next few weeks. via Sneaker Freaker

You might not know this, what with all their attention paid to the youngest-ever NBA MVP, a stunning MTV video starlet and the most flamboyant guest designer doing it today, but adidas has a sincere interest in the sport of table tennis. Three Stripes to this day makes among the world s very best ping-pong sneakers and paddles (or blades , as they re more commonly called by those in the adidas copa mundial know), and this latest drop from the Originals division is a subtle reminder they ve been at this for decades. The adidas Originals Tischtennis Olympic Pack features Union Jack pennants on the lateral heels, but the more intriguing embroidery might be the brown Stripes that divide the white pair s side panels. There s also a navy pair with leather branding depicted below, so click through to see both and let us know which of adidas nizza platform these you ll be more likely to cop when they hit select retailers this June. via FNG

If you were to look at the name of this latest Three Stripes drop and compare it to recent output from adidas Originals, a well-intentioned guess would have you imagining something entirely different. In a sort of What the Land move, adidas surprises us with a new design that despite its glancing connection to the vulc-soled Hardland, opts for a different kind of classic basketball bottom. And that s not all that makes the adidas Blue Hikelander Snow stand out from the pack, this bubble-quilted, nylon and suede design secured with a wildly inventive elastic cord system. This new silo hits the scene in one of the cleanest yet most attention-grabbing red, white and blue sneakers we ve seen during this Olympic summer offering more of that palette than any other style. adidas once again proves adidas zx 750 it s at its best when breaking new ground, and you can see more of the unique Hikelander Snow when you click the jump below. via Sneaker Freaker

Even if he represents a different conference than the one many would have expected were this statement uttered just a month or so ago, adidas does indeed find itself with a legitimate shot to capture the NBA Championship with one of its marquee players. The Great Tim Duncan is leading a San Antonio Spurs team that s playing like a well-oiled machine, and even if Timmay is too big to rock Crazy Lights night in and night out, here s a new pair that d perfectly match SATX unique greyscale uniforms. The adidas adiZero Crazy Light 2 in Dark Onyx and Tech Grey with white accents is better suited to slashing players who look to maximize their lightweight advantage with razor sharp lateral cuts. This pair will arrive at select adidas Basketball retailers on Thursday, May 24th, and are already up for pre-order at Eastbay and Foot Locker.

Yohji Yamamoto s Nomad Star midtop made a polarizing splash when we recently ped its unique shroud, but what kind of response can we predict from this more traditional lowtop version? Right off the bat, the shelltoed lowcut look should be more familiar on this new adidas Y-3 Nomad Star Low, though it s far more likely to be connected to the iconic Superstar than any of the forgettable Pro Model performance lowtops that released over the past few years. And while these won t break necks in quite the same way as the bagged-up midtop, smartly placed lines ensure these subdued colorways will indeed turn heads. Check them out after the jump below, let us know which of the Y-3 Nomad Stars looks better to you and stick with Sneaker News for word on US availability. via Sneaker Freaker

Their signature injected foam sandals that are so popular they ll move units on impulse at your local grocery store, but Crocs aren t exactly your typical sneakerhead fare. Even without a direct street-level endorsement, the overwhelming popularity of the various Croslite designs has influenced major brands including Nike an ozweego shoes d Puma. And today we can add a company that s right in the middle of those two majors: a German company who also happens to be Nike s biggest competitor. So with the Solar Soft and Injex well in our rear view, it s somewhat surprising that it took this long to see something like the adidas Originals Beachstar. A shotgun-perfed EVA upper hides a comfy neoprene sock that makes these an easy off and on for those activity-filled summer days, and you ll find a variet y of vibrant colors available later this month. via EK