It s easy to forget amid the popularity adidas shoes for men of the Dunk and Air Force 1 Highs, Jeremy Scott s 80s basketball throwbacks for adidas or even the Crown brand s own Society, that Supra s first Skytop represented a huge departure and helped to spark a renewed interest in hightops and beyond. So this is a brand who recognizes the value of making a definitive aesthetic statement, and yet, they ve never produced anything quite like this new model we re showcasing today. The Supra Falcon has more of a lifestyle look to it than serious skateboarding, thanks to premium leahter uppers lacking any simblance of ollie reinforcement, and instead focusing on a molded look in the neighborhood of Kanye West s Louis Vouitton collabos or last winter s Batman-ish Puma Urban Swift. Let us know what you think of this stand-out design after you examine the Falcon in greater detail below, and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for word on the US debut.

Bueno Skateboards made a name in the middle 00s with their whimsical deck designs, but like many brands faced with financial challenges in and around the 2008 meltdown, they had to take things in a new direction to remain viable. Roger adidas nmd mens Skateboards phoenix d from Bueno s ashes with the same founding team in 08, featuring Michael Sieben s distinctive designs and a crew of riders who ll love to get their hands on the label s first sneaker collaboration. The Roger x adidas Ronan is done in navy suede with red accents including the Sieben-penned sockliner and tongue label, and features the guest designer s brand name in adidas zx flux womens gold on the side panels as well. Let us know how this first Ronan collabo compares to earlier colorways and stick with Sneaker News for word on US availability.

If you caught our feature of Derrick Rose s Sneaker History, then you know it ends right here with the adidas adiZero Rose 3.0. The third signature installation of the adidas Rose line is set to continue soon with a launch arriving sometime in the coming months, but we ve been getting a solid picture of what the Rose 3.0 over the last few weeks and with this latest update. The adiZero Rose 3.0 will arrive in these two colorways one in a Bulls-happy Black/Red colorway and second livelier version that mixes White, Yellow, Red, and Blue. Take a gander at both new colorways below for a adidas zx flux mens closer viewing of the details and let us know if you re looking forward to the release.

Names like Rod Laver and Stan Smith are recognized by adidas devotees worldwide, so why doesn t Arthur Ashe get his due in the sneakerhead set? The man for whom the US Open s spotlight stadium was named is a true giant in tennis and sports history in general, and The Brand With the Three Stripes will offer a subtle tribute on the eve of 2012 s final Grand Slam with a top-notch reproduction of Ashe s 70s era signature. This off-white leather adidas Originals Matchplay adds navy accents for a classy feel you ll be recognize in more photos below and find available now at Originals accounts like Trés Bien.

Jeremy Scott has taught us that, yes, there are indeed limits to his own style, and in a case of if-it-ain t-broke . . . we get a new design with winged embellishments along the lines of his breakthrough JS Wings. The Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals Butterfly Wedge (previously seen in a lower cut) ups the ante in a way that should only make owners of humongous gauze nets the slightest bit agitated, though you re pretty well signing up to be pointed at all day when you select something this ostentatious. Have you the courage to showcase arguably the most outlandish boot we ve ever seen from a major sneaker brand? Let us know after you ve seen them from a few more angles, and stick with Sneaker News for US release info on this style that just dropped overseas.

It s been tough, but I ll be alright. I know it s gonna help me in the long run. Sports mean so many things to so many people, and one of the key things they provide to our culture is adidas flux white evidence that perseverance can triumph over adversity. adidas recognizes that the tenacity that made Derrick Rose the NBA s youngest-ever MVP will drive his return following a gruesome knee injury during the Playoffs, and they re taking the opportunity to chronicle D-Rose s journey back to the United Center hardwood in a series of videos the word inspiring doesn t quite do justice. Have a look at the first full episode of The Return of D Rose after the jump, let us know what you think about his Belief and stick with Sneaker News for episode two.