Pharrell Williams x adidas Originals Introduce All-Black Hu NMD S1 RYAT
The latest iteration of the hiking-inspired silhouette.
Pharrell Williams and adidas Originals are back once again with a new colorway of their collaborative Hu NMD S1 RYAT boot.
A follow-up to the “Cardboard” iteration, the sneaker is updated in monochromatic black. The upper — constructed with premium suede and leather overlays — the rubberized TPU mudguard and the Boost midsole are all dressed in black, while a touch of contrast is seen on the heel tab in neon orange. A bright blue shade also peeps through the caging detailing on the sides. The design is complete with Humanrace branding on the tongue.
The latest version of the hiking-inspired silhouette is accompanied by a series of illustrations by Gang Box. The artist shared the inspiration behind the campaign in a press release, “It’s an interesting idea of overlapping [the city and nature]. We’re at a cultural point where all those things are merging, so this shoe was supposed to represent that in many ways.”
Take a closer look at the pair above. The black Hu NMD S1 RYAT will launch on adidas’ website and via select retailers on October 15 with a $250 USD price tag.
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