In Milwaukee, there isn’t a extra vital determine in sneaker tradition than Eric “Shake” James. The Run-DMC affiliate turned activist owns three boutiques and a flourishing relationship with the Three Stripes, recurrently convening with adidas on particular initiatives on the intersection of group and sneakers. Subsequently, with regards to Milwaukee’s annual 414 Day, there’s no marvel why he’s the go-to man for celebrating Cream Metropolis via footwear.
Similar to Shake’s 414 Day collaboration from final yr, the adidas Rivalry Low is the mannequin of selection. Two limited-edition types are set to launch on the realm code vacation, led by a blue and yellow colorway impressed by the brand new “Individuals’s Flag” of Milwaukee (which has but to formally go into impact). The opposite is impressed by the previous flag adopted within the Fifties, taken with a gray base and blue/pink stripes.
Each seems reference Milwaukee’s iconic waterfront with blue waves over the tongue, to not point out yellow cheese-inspired graphics on the tongue tags. Furthermore, the collaboration ties in with Shake’s musical roots via matching microphone keychains.
Milwaukee’s annual 414 Day falls on April 14th, however Shake James’ adidas Rivalry Low collaboration will probably be obtainable completely via his retailer CLICKS on April twelfth (in-store and online). The blue colorway is restricted to 800 pairs, whereas the gray fashion is restricted to only 200. In a single final intelligent tribute, retail is about at $134.14. See detailed photos beneath if these are a should.
