The major sports brands are paying more and more attention to the Chinese market, they have been released more and newest products to attract ,especially for the CNY (CHINA NEW YEAR) theme series from the Adidas in 2018 Year of the Dog.
In 2018, adidas changed the bright red elements of the colorway. but released four dark black with theme of the spiritual elements – “loyalty, righteousness, believe and courage”. At this point, we have to mention the designer Ren Zhe of the Adidas CNY series.
Ren Zhe, a sculptor, was born in Beijing in 1983. He graduated from the Tsinghua University in 2005. He the first Chinese artist designer of adidas.
The results of this process were a new iridescent Harden Vol. 1, a pink-tinged Dame 4 with a wild multi-color outsole, and a sleek black D Rose 8 with shiny detailing. While no official release date has been set for these colorways, you can expect to see them sometime around Chinese New Year in February of 2018.
adidas Harden Vol. 1 “CNY”
adidas D Rose 8 “CNY”
adidas Dame 4 “CNY”
adidas Crazy Explosive 2017 PK “CNY”
But we will talk about it today – Adidas Crazy Explosive 2017 PK “CNY”.
For the box ,it is normal with adidas.
Now adidas took even a step further by introducing the new Primeknit upper with a sock like collar & slicker, more aggressive shiluatte since 2016 version.
Because of the lightweight material , so the shoes just only the 436g for the size US 10.
For the material:Primeknit is back again but it isn’t as soft and flexible like 2017 version. If you liked the softness of 2016 version , you can buy the 2017 version again.Forged Primeknit is what Adidas calls it and it’s basically Primeknit with “forged yarn” plus some light glue on 95% of the upper. So this kind of material allow the foot to more naturally.
For the lace system , it is nice to adjust by yourself.
By keeping it elastic, it keeps the tongue from bunching up and allows it to actually fit like a sock. I feel the combination of flexibility around the ankle with a very stable base is the best of both worlds
The whole BOOST cushion as usually , the soft foot feedback and responsive are amazing . While the full-length Boost with a soft TPU cage on the lateral side of the shoe while the medial side exposes the Boost.Then the inner side of the BOOST midsole is completely open to receive that full potential of the BOOST power.
For the traction : it is used the same traction as the last model , so if you played in the clean courts, dirty courts, those 24 hour courts, it doesn’t matter. They will bite the hardwood any day of the week. Wiping?yes ,it will be a little wear and tear if playing out court long time.
We can see the details from the insole,the insole has the spirit of “勇”, but the pattern is different from for left and right.
Then we can see the collar design of hell part.i felt great.
Here there are more pictures as below :
For the supporting,some part of supporting from the perimeknit upper which gets solid improvement. Of course, you’re giving away some softness & stretchiness.
Overall, the adidas Crazy Explosive 2017 was amazing, as a fans . I have to say it is worth the price .Super responsive BOOST cushion, good traction, solid foot containment will let you to do anything on court with confidence & efficiency.