adidas Skateboarding sneakers is adding a new limited addition colorway shoe called the Na-kel Smith Matchcourt Mid Sneaker. Na-kel Smith is a young up-and-coming skateboarding star featured in the movie 'Away Days' and as the sneaker name suggests, he helped to design the new shoe.
According to adidas Skateboarding, the sneaker was inspired by the west coast and was "built to perform." The shoe has a simple and yet eye-catching look. The outer shell is an all-white leather with the signature adidas triple stripes in varying shades of blue. Each limited-edition sneaker is also branded with the name "Na-Kel" in gold.
The Na-kel Smith Matchcourt Mid Sneaker would be a great addition to any skateboarding enthusiast's collection.
Skater-Designed Sneakers
adidas Skateboarding Collaborated with Na-kel Smith
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