Kawasaki and Adidas have loose feet
Born from a shared passion for forward-thinking design and relentless innovation, this season, Adidas Originals and Kawasaki teamed up to celebrate the history and future of the ZX with a unique ZX silhouette. 5K BOOST.
Kawasaki has been at the forefront of the motorcycle industry for decades. Known for its aesthetic approach, the brand’s signature sports bike brand – ZX – became the inspiration for the adidas design team when they first introduced the original ZX500 sneakers. beginning in 1984.
Taking cues from Kawasaki’s recognizable motocross design philosophy and color palette, the collaborative ZX 5K BOOST boasts a black TPU coating and eye detailing, Kawasaki green accents, a magic Semi-transparent black vampire and Kawasaki Ninja logo on the storage box.
These sneakers feature an electroplated lace top, shoe and heel jewels, and co-branded sock lining. Packaged in a custom box with a print of the latest Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, filled with tissue paper printed with Kawasaki motorcycle sketches.
The launch of the adidas Originals and Kawasaki partnership comes with an evocative campaign film that pays homage to Japanese motorcycle culture by taking viewers on an unexpected journey through the streets of the city.
The collaborative Kawasaki ZX 5K BOOST sneakers will be available in Australia through the Kawasaki online store. They will not be available through Kawasaki Dealers.
The purchase portal will open on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Initial purchase and registration links will be sent to members of Kawasaki Team Green Australia.
