PW Human Race NMDs To Drop on October 25
Three new regional-exclusive colourways of the once popular Human Race NMD silhouette are about to drop this week on October 25, 2020.
The “Crystal White” colourway will be an Asia Pacific exclusive, while a “Sand Reflective” version of the shoe will only be available in North America.
There is also a limited edition “Dash Green”, of which only 7777 pairs will be made available globally.
Similar to Kanye’s YEEZY line with adidas, Pharrell Williams’s Hu line has been highly sought after over the last few years.
Check out the pairs below.
Pharrell x adidas NMD Hu “Inspiration Pack” Drops in Singapore on Nov 10
Pharrell Williams and adidas are back with new colourways of their highly successful NMD Hu silhouette, this time with the “Inspiration Pack”.
The collection features large Chinese text with uplifting words such as “Inspire” and “Empower”, in line with Pharrell’s vision of his Human Race line.
Four colourways make up the collection, namely a Black, White, Clear Sky and Power Blue edition.
The pairs are confirmed to drop in Singapore on November 10, after adidas Singapore posted on Facebook regarding the launch.
The release will take place both online and in-store. For physical purchases, adidas will be releasing the shoes as adidas Originals Pacific Plaza and adidas Originals Vivo City.
For more information, check out the Facebook post below.
The Pharrell x adidas NMD Human Race “China Pack” Drops on May 12
Following the successful Pharrell Williams x adidas Hu “Holi Pack”, the duo are back with a brand new collaboration exclusive for the China market.
Four colourways are set to drop on May 12 for a set of NMD Hu, including an exclusive Friends & Family pair in Gold.
Other colourways include a blue, red and green to complete the pack of four.
According to Yeezy Mafia, only 360 pairs will be released, making this a highly-exclusive and extremely coveted set for sneakerheads.
For a closer look, check out Yeezy Mafia’s Instagram post below.
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Here’s Our Best Look Yet at Pharrell’s Upcoming adidas NMD “Afro Hu”
Pharrell Williams and adidas are a winning combination and the duo are set to release a brand new NMD Hu collaboration in the Fall.
A follow-up to the highly successful “Powder Dye” collection in celebration of India’s Holi Festival, the “Afro Hu” pays tribute to the African continent, the home of human civilisation.
The three-piece collection will feature Afro-centric design cues and is particularly evident in its colour combinations. Close-up images of one of the three surfaced online in low-key fashion back in February, giving us a taste of what’s the come in the second half of the year.
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From the shots, its clear that tribal motifs play a huge part of the aesthetics, alongside the clever use of African beads on the heel tab.
The shoe’s collar also features coloured dots to mimic the look of ankle bead bracelets from afar, adding on to the African theme.
In addition to this up-close images, photos from @presentedby gives us a decent side profile of the two remaining pairs.
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Three New Pharrell x adidas NMD Hu To Drop in August 2018
As a follow-up to the “Holi Pack” earlier this month, Pharrell Williams and adidas will be launching three new NMD Hu colourways this August.
Dubbed the “Afro Pack” inspired by African aesthetics, the pack will consist of a “Core Black/Red”, a “Hi-Res Aqua” and a “Light Pink/Bright Blue” edition.
The update came courtesy of reliable insider source Yeezy Mafia, which confirmed the 18 August 2018 release date.
Of course, the news has not yet been confirmed by adidas, so this may still be subject to change as the months go by.
For a closer look, check out Yeezy Mafia’s Instagram post below.
CONFIRMED: Pharrell x adidas “Holi Pack” Drops in Singapore on March 16
Update [March 12, 11pm]: adidas has confirmed that online balloting will take place on March 13 from 12am until 11.59pm. Read more here.
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Good news, Singaporean sneakerheads. adidas Singapore has just confirmed that the highly-anticipated Pharrell Williams x adidas NMD Hu Trail “Holi Pack” will be arriving in the Lion City.
The pack consists of three NMD Hu Trail colourways, as well as accompanying pairs of the Tennis Hu and Stan Smith in tie-dye aesthetics.
The collection will arrive in Singapore on March 16, the same day as its global release and two weeks after it was released in India in celebration of the Hindu festival of Holi.
The three colourways of the NMD Hu Trail are a Core Black, a Pink Glow and a Chalk Coral, with the latter two taking on a tie-dye look.
Based on previous releases, the NMD Hu models are expected to retail for S$380, with the Tennis Hu and Stan Smith priced at S$230.
A fourth colourway was released earlier in February, which saw a scuffle break out during the queue outside adidas Originals Pacific Plaza, Singapore.
For a look at the hottest upcoming sneaker releases in March, check out our sneaker release calendar here.
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Update [March 12, 11pm]: adidas has confirmed that online balloting will take place on March 13 from 12am until 11.59pm. Read more here.
A Possible Pharrell x BAPE x adidas NMD Human Race Collaboration Surfaces Online
Somethings are just impossible to ignore, so when The ACE Family posted a video of their Christmas gifts, a pair of shoes stuck out like a sore thumb.
Amidst Austin McBroom’s collection of NMD Human Races and the Neighborhood x Invincible NMD R1 was a never-seen-before NMD colourway that donned BAPE’s iconic camo print and design.
More notably, the silhouette of the camo printed pair was that of the NMD Human Race, made in collaboration with Pharrell Williams.
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Instagram user @kickitwitdd highlighted the pair on social media, stating that it could possibly be a Friends & Family exclusive or potentially a future release for 2018.
In the video, McBroom even states, “Some of these shoes are limited edition and aren’t even out yet, which makes me happy because I love having things nobody has yet.”
For a closer look, check out the video here and skip to the 16-minute mark.
Pharrell’s adidas NMD “Human Race” Trail Set To Release Later This Year
While Pharrell Williams and adidas have been focused on their latest Tennis Hu collaboration, the NMD Human Race has not been forgotten all together.
According to the ever-reliable Yeezy Mafia, four new colourways for the NMD Human Race are on track for a November release, this time on the NMD Trail silhouette.
Pharrell has even shared on Instagram a couple of photos with him in the upcoming sneakers.
The kicks are set to appear in “Pale Nude,” “Sun Glow,” “Core Black” and “Noble Ink”, featuring the Trail’s zigzag outsole for added durability.
The rumoured release date is November 11, as we expect more photos of the kicks to surface closer to the drop.
In the meantime, check out a preview below on the upcoming NMD Human Race Trail by Pharrell Williams and adidas.
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adidas Confirms Singapore Release For Pharrell’s Tennis Hu Sneakers
Update [May 4, 4pm]: Following clarification with adidas, the pairs at Limited Edt are reserved for Members Only. However, the release at adidas Originals Pacific Plaza and the adidas SG online store are open to public on a first come first serve basis.
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adidas has officially confirmed that the Tennis Hu, its latest collaboration with Pharrell Williams, will be dropping in Singapore on May 6.
The collaboration is a follow-up to last year’s partnership with the singer-producer, whose rendition of the NMD silhouette quickly became a coveted asset for sneakerheads around the world. The Tennis Hu is a brand new silhouette and Pharrell’s first ever signature model for the Three Stripes.
Inspired by the iconic Stan Smith, the kicks are notable for its breathability and light weight, achieved through the use of its flexible Primeknit upper and waffled-shaped EVA midsoles for a distinct look.
As previously reported, the upcoming sneakers will come in two colourways – white and green, and white and gold, as shown above.
In a press release, adidas confirmed that the Tennis Hu will retail for S$199 and will be available at adidas Originals Pacific Plaza and on the adidas SG from 3pm-9pm on May 5. Winners will be notified by 10pm on the same day.
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Update [May 4, 4pm]: Following clarification with adidas, the pairs at Limited Edt are reserved for Members Only. However, the release at adidas Originals Pacific Plaza and the adidas SG online store are open to public.
Take a Closer Look At adidas & Pharrell’s Upcoming Tennis HU Sneakers
Leading up to its upcoming release, Pharrell Williams has revealed a new colourway for his adidas Originals Hu Tennis collection – white and gold.
The new colourway is in addition to its previously previewed Fairway Green brethren, both set for a May 6 release date.
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The low tops feature a Primeknit upper and coloured heel tab with Pharrell’s Human Race branding. The midsoles do not appear to be BOOST from the get-go, and instead features a diamond shaped pattern.
Inspired by the classic Stan Smith silhouette, the Tennis Hu is expected to be a hit and can be found at selected retailers such as Livestock.
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They are expected to retail at US$165, so mark your calendars for May 6.