adidas NMD

When “The Three Stripes” sneaker company released the adidas NMD in late 2015, it took the world by storm with a sock-like sneaker. The first sneaker to sport a soft knit upper, it certainly wasn't the last, sparking a trend that’s going strong. As a result, these highly functional lifestyle shoes are coveted, collectible, and historic.

Though the adidas NMD has several iterations with different quirks and details, every NMD has a few basic components that define it. It all starts with a PrimeKnit upper that has a sock like collar. This rests on a Boost midsole that provides ultimate cushioning and reactive energy return, and features EVA plugs for durability and stability. Then add a rubber outsole fashioned with spaces in the traction pattern that allow the Boost to expand. Finish the design with flair by peppering the shoe with adidas branding, though not necessarily the signature three stripes.

On the adidas NMD, details vary among the iterations. The adidas NMD Hu Animal Print eliminates the laces, but adds a TPU cage on the quarter panel that hooks into bungee-like cords wrapped over the top of the forefoot. The NMD R1 South Park Professor Chaos sports silver foil three stripes that match a silver foil heel. The NMD R1 V3 Crystal White Blue Rush features TPU three stripes on the quarter panel, a heel loop, and a tongue tag loop that extends vertically over the laces. But no matter how the upper is designed, the comfortable and versatile durability of this shoe remains tried and true.

Nicknamed “The Nomad,” the adidas NMD is ready to take you wherever you want to go. It is easy to match, so, grab your adidas apparel and backpack, and let your revolutionary sneakers lead the way.