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First hitting the streets in 1989, the ZX8000 was more than just a new shoe. Part of the progressive ZX ‘000 series, the shoe captured the hearts of dedicated athletes and street-level casuals the world over with its futuristic design and forward-thinking technologies.

The ZX8000 was a calculated and considered shoe, designed to bring the best performance out of every wearer with SoftCell technology in the heel for optimal cushioning on contact and a brand new
 Torsion system outsole that offered free independent movement of the forefoot and heel.

That being said, what really took the sneaker community by storm was the ZX 8000’s bold design and big looks.

The OG Aqua colourway’s contrasting panels of violet and lemon yellow within the 3-Stripes mark and now-iconic outsole tooling left an impression on the landscape that still resonate even today. Feet firmly on the ground, the shoe would make regular returns throughout the 90s in vivid colourways that never failed to set the streets alight.

A testament to the style-conscious creativity & pioneer spirit that runs through the entire ZX Series, the ZX 8000’s daring fusion of innovative new technology and instinctively clean aesthetics culminated in a shoe that left lasting impressions. From athletics to aesthetics, from record breakers to beat makers, it’s a shoe that lives and breathes the cultures that gave it life.

A modern interpretation of a street style classic, the ZX 850 was a reinterpretation of the classic ZX 800. This new model presented a combination of tried and tested technologies and straightforward style to satisfy both committed athletes and a committed street following.

Blending together the best of its brotherhood, the ZX 850 used a combination of vario and ghillie lacing as well as mesh and synthetic suede construction to make the shoe lightweight and breathable

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The series assumed a whole new air of style, however, with subtle accents along the side panel and 3-Stripes and an extended heel-counter that transformed the silhouette into something totally new for the 3-Stripe fanatics. The original
ZX 800 would make serious waves
only months later, the London Posse cementing its street credentials with full ZX 800 uniform on the back of their ‘London Posse’ 7”; a true founding father of contemporary British sneaker culture.

The shoe’s combination of action
and aesthetic set a new standard in performance footwear and the organic lines of its intuitive silhouette can still be seen in the landscape today. As a tribute to a true pioneer, the ZX 850 represents a turning point that said the ZX Series had put its foot down as a pioneer of the next step.

While shoe brands scramble to sign Andrew Wiggins, the possible no. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, adidas has quietly locked up another surefire top 10 pick, Australian prospect Danté Exum. adidas zx 700 uk Deal terms were not disclosed.

“I’m really excited to join the adidas family,” Exum said in a press release. “I’ve had the opportunity to play in adidas Nations in the past, and I’ve always liked their shoes and gear. I look forward to adidas zx trainers sale what’s to come for me and adidas.”



Exum, a 6-6 guard with a 6-9 wingspan who can handle the ball, says he wants to model his game after fellow adidas athlete Derrick Rose. Sports Illustrated  predicts he'll be selected fourth overall by the Utah Jazz.