Released earlier this year by adidas Skateboarding, the 3ST is getting a major update thanks to an open source footwear collaboration between the brand and signed athletes. The idea behind the model is to achieve "the best all-around board feel while using minimal components." Naturally, great detail is put into the composition of the upper for aesthetic purposes.
Thus, 3ST.003 is born through something adidas Skateboarding terms as "the idea of fearless progression." The open source footwear collab features shoe updates that are informed by insight from adidas Pros, including Miles Silvas and Senior Footwear Designer Scott Johnston. The 3ST.003 is dedicated to providing the wearer with superior stability, extended support, and incredible durability, featuring reinforced toe box with adiTuff technology.
Open Source Footwear Collaborations
adidas Updates Its 3ST to Meet Higher Performance Standards
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