Here's another new colourway to accompany the green pair that were also released. That colourway is sesame / light beige, white, with a chocolate brown back ankle and Adidas logo / wording on the tongue. Without doubt, the two most popular colours of all time in which the Super Samba were released in, are Black and Blue. That's not just in past decades either, like the 70's and 80's, but even today. However, with the many new colourways hitting the scene over the years,
including some new multiple colour examples, (Green + Orange and Bright Blue / White being two that stand out) there is so much more
choice for people to consider.
This is great, but there are so many true
to tradition Super Samba wearers that always opt for the colourway they
have always bought, so its good that the original colours are still out
there for sale. This sesame / light beige example are a really cool addition to the collection. They definitely have a much more 80's look and fit about them when compared to some of the others, including the green.
Perhaps its just the promotional pictures which make them look like a more bulkier shoe from the side view. Either way, another great pair of Super Samba's in a retro colourway that are sure to get many people trying to hunt down a pair. The good news is they are widely available for sale online. eBay being one of the places that has quite a few trainer sellers with some stock. Although, certain sizes are becoming harder to find. So be quick if you are considering purchasing a pair.
With new releases comes new colourways. This is great news for Adidas Super Samba fans. This time its the green and white suede's, and they do not disappoint! Super Samba are one of the most classic pairs of Adidas Originals. With a deep history in UK Football, they are a favourite among the generations that were actually on the terraces in the 1970's and 80's, and equally as popular among the younger generations. See them for sale here.
It's a good thing that the design has stayed the same, because sometimes, upgrading is a definite no no. Some things are better left as they are. The classic Samba traits include, the flat fitting mould-to-the-feet style, super long tongue, classic rubber toe bumper and side Adidas wording. Great to wear to a football match, but equally just as at home when worn with everyday relaxed casual wear. Great shoe. There's also a Sesame / light beige colourway available. Keep your eye out for a pair of those. They are nice.
Adidas Yeezy Powerphase Grey Calabasas (CG6422) UK. Their release took place on the 9th December. Whilst they could be considered as flying under the radar when compared to the multitude of 350 releases that have recently been taking place, The Adidas Yeezy Powerphase Grey Calabasas CG6422 are the much more practical, simply better designed pair of trainers. Compared to the 350 design, they are really nice. Although, I don't know why they are labelling them as "Yeezy", as if
Kanye West came up with the design.. He should take zero credit.
Take a look at the originals, which are much more sensibly priced compared to the Yeezy Calabasas (basically no difference at all)
This
design has been done since the 80's, by many different brands. In fact,
one of the first to have this exact same design other than Adidas, was
Reebok with their Reebok Classic range. They have leather uppers, nice thick soles, and gold "Calabasas" lettering on the side. Also with added stitching at front and heel to make them less likely to fall apart. These trainers are also available in White (CQ1693), and they are nice in that plain colourway. But the Grey are better!
Thankfully, the UK prices for the grey Calabasas, retail and even at resell prices, are considerably lower than what the hype trained 350 V2's, like the Beluga and Blue Tint are selling for. You're best bet is to quickly find a buy it now auction on eBay. If there are pairs being sold in a "let it run" to the end style auction, the price can go much higher if you and several others get into a bidding war.
Like a lot of Adidas, with Powerphase Calabasas, you may need to buy a size up to what you usually take, as Adidas trainers generally run small. All in all, these are a much cooler looking, much more subtle pair of trainers for casual wear. The 350 range of Yeezy's just scream main stream media zombie fashion follower to me, and are generally considered as kids footwear really. Or maybe I'm just getting old!
Kanye West Adidas YEEZY Boost 350 V2 Blue Tint UK release date, store list, and quick low down. For Yeezy fans thing have been great over the last month or so. Three different 350 colourway releases one after the other. Frozen Yellow, Beluga, and now the last one for 2017, the Blue Tints. The official UK (and worldwide) release date is the 16th December 2017. See further below for the UK store list. So, what's new with the Blue Tints.. Well, nothing really. Same design, same Primeknit upper and Ultra Boost sole. They are basically another rehash of the now standard Yeezy Boost 350, where the only real difference is the colourway.
On a good note, if you're used to this style by now (you should be) at least you know what your buying and know what to expect. The Blue Tints are basically an almost spitting image to the V2 Zebra's that were released earlier this year. And as far as the colour blue goes, the Tint in these blue tints is extremely bland and faded. It resembles a weak aqua (water) type colour. If you didn't cop a pair from the other latest releases this might be a good time for you to try and purchase a pair. Reseller prices for these last 3 colourways have been really low for some reason.
Perhaps its the Xmas season, and everything that involves money wise that has people spending their money elsewhere. For anyone other than a collector, reseller or die hard Yeezy fan, I'd say save your money, as you're not missing much from not buying this pair. However, if you can get them at the retail price it may be worth a punt if you have the spare cash. They will cost around £150 or a little bit more from official high street stores. With that said, here is the UK store list. There may be more added here as the release date draws nearer.
Official YEEZY Boost 350 V2 "Blue Tint" UK Stockists
Adidas Originals, London, E1 6QR
Adidas Originals, London, W1F 7QB
Hanon, Scotland, AB11 6NY
Footpatrol Ltd, London, W1F 8TU
Pam pam, London, E2 7DG
Sneakersnstuff, London, E1 6JN
Endclothing, Newcastle, NE1 5AE
Endclothing, Glasgow, G1 1DG
There are also some raffles available from some of these outlets. Hanon being one of them. If you would like to participate in their raffle, see this link for more information. Can't get to a store but planning on buying from a reseller? Be sure to get real proof of purchase before paying a high price. Goodluck and have a happy Christmas.
Deadstock Adidas Cardiff 1/500's are one of the thinner, more minimalistic pairs from the city pack collection. Other pairs of Adidas Originals that also fit the same mould from the same collection, are London and Dublin. Other pairs, such as the Manchester's (See them here) and Birmingham, are a more thicker, and more substantial shoe overall. Where are they for sale?. You may be able to find a pair for sale on certain collector forums or certain websites that try to source pairs of deadstock trainers to resell. But your best bet is probably eBay.
More recently being part of the Size? release, Cardiff are a very nice pair of trainers. The predominantly black upper (with yellow) is made from leather. This mix of colours are a symbol of the St. David cross, which is connected to Wales. The other material is suede, but that is only seen on the toe cap and the eyestay (the surrounding area where the eyelets are located). They also have the bubbled style tongue and fancy, signature style "Cardiff" wording on the side. They are a really tidy pair of collectibles.
Unlike some limited edition Adidas that don't have any number indication (1/20 - 1/500, etc), such as the Green Ardwick X (See them here), Cardiff do have the iconic "1/500" embossed numbering at the back of the shoe.
Like the others, Adidas Cardiff 1/500 were / are in huge demand. And with only five hundred pairs to go around, the price people are willing to pay when they are found for sale is rather high. They are now quite rare after all. Even with used examples, they still fetch several hundred pounds a pair quite easily.
Once worn out, some people even have them restored. But, if we compare them to when new Yeezy's hit the shelves, considering that a brand new pair of Cardiff go for around £500, they are not really that expensive in comparison to what some of the Yeezy's sell for online. And I know which pair I'd rather spend my money on.
Where to buy the latest pair of Yeezy Boost 350 (SPLY-350) V2 Beluga 2.0 in the UK. Release date: 25th November 2017. Well, here we go again with yet another worldwide Yeezy release. They will be for sale in many stores, and also be available to purchase online. Lot's of stores and online outlets are running raffles, so take a look at some of those, which are widely advertised on sites like Facebook and Twitter to try and secure yourself a pair. There was already a recent drop not too long ago with the vivid yellows.
This time its the grey and orange Beluga Version 2's. Never been a big fan of the Yeezy's, as the over-the-top hype, which is borderline Kanye worship, is kind of ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, some of the colourways are nice, and the design has improved somewhat since the earlier pairs. They're not that bad kicks. But the hype is just way too overboard. However, since the latest drop was released, there has never been a better time for buyers who missed out on snagging a pair for the retail price to buy a pair.
The resale prices are at their lowest ever, especially in the UK.
See below. For some reason they are just not selling for the huge numbers that they usually have in the past. Could be it something to do with Christmas and people are needing to save their cash for other things, who knows. For potential buyers, this is the best time to buy.
Anyway, for those who do want to buy a pair from a store in the UK, be prepared to get there early and stand in line for a few hours. Get there early enough and you should hopefully be able to snag a pair. Christmas will come early! Quantities allocated to each shop are unknown to me at this time, but if this drop is anything like the earlier releases, there will be many hopefuls left disappointed, with not enough to go round. It's always the same with genuine Yeezy's, there's never enough pairs made to truly capitalise on the sheer demand for these shoes.
Anyway, the good news is that there is quite a few UK high street shops that will be taking part in this release. Some of the UK stockists include: Hanon, Scotland (AB11 6NY), Size? Birmingham (B2 4JD), Endclothing, Glasgow (G1 1DG), Adidas Originals Store London (W1F 7QB), Browns, London (W1K 5RD), Foot Locker, London (W1C 2DW), JD Sports, London (W1D 2LE), Size?, London (WC2H 9PR), Sneakersnstuff, London (E1 6JN), Harvey Nichols, Manchester (M1 1AD), Philip Browne, Norwich (NR2 1JH), Harvey Nichols, Birmingham (B1 1RE), Consortium, Bournemouth (BH1 1BZ), Triads Ltd, Middlesbrough (TS1 1QD).
If you are not fortunate enough to be able to secure a pair either online or from one of the stores, your next stop should probably be eBay. But be warned, there will be a lot of fakes being sold. This is magnified with this particular release due to the very similar "Beluga" colourway being launched last year. They are not exactly the same as the V2 Beluga 2.0, but they are very much alike. And to those who are not really paying attention, or just don't give a damn, they may end up with a replica pair of last years model of the Beluga's.
Considering how expensive the originals will be getting resold for on sites like eBay, purchasing replica's actually makes sense for a lot of people. They are much cheaper, and who can tell the difference from across the street.. If you want a genuine pair, be prepared to pay top dollar if buying them from someone as a never worn resale with the receipt on eBay, in auction or buy it now.
Look to pay between £500 - £1100. Sounds expensive I know, and it is. It's way too much for these trainers, but like I said, the hype is real, and I'm just keeping it real with ya. Make sure you see, and get sent with the trainers, valid, confirmed proof of purchase if paying big money. The price of these makes other Adidas, like the Ardwick's seem fairly cheap in comparison. Crazy hype, crazy resale prices! Good luck.
It's been some time now since the latest release of Adidas Ardwick X Oi Polloi 1/500's took place. And out of the 500 pairs, it now looks like things have gone quiet, with only one genuine pair being sold on eBay. It appears that all the people who bought them to resell have made, and spent their profit earned (this was a while ago) and the collectors are now holding on to them for dear life! Unless one of them becomes short of cash, obtains another pair for a good price, or just so happens to not want to be an Adidas collector anymore (Does happen.. Occasionally). Only then will you see more pairs for sale online.
True to the price trend for these trainers when being resold, the one pair of Ardwick for sale on eBay are being sold for a little under £500. Considering there are only five hundred pairs, this could still be a decent investment down the line for someone who has a bit of money to spend and wants to put them away for a good few years. When trainers are even harder to find for sale, they will most probably command more money when a pair does finally come up for sale at auction. Especially in the most common, more desirable sizes, like UK 8, 9 and 10.
Ardwick's aside, I seen someone the other day selling a pair of Adidas GT Manchester Spezial on eBay. The person was selling them as a pair of 1/500's, even though they were just your average pair of GT's. I think it was just a case of the seller not knowing the difference between the two. The low price and non-existent "1/500" at the back of the shoes gave it away instantly.
This could cause the seller a problem down the line if a buyer, who doesn't know the difference between normal GT Manchester's and 1/500, wins them in the auction and thinks they've managed to grab themselves an original pair of Adidas Manchester 1/500's. Only to find out that they are a reproduction produced in considerable numbers if compared to the 500 pairs of the extremely sought after, rare Adidas 1/500 Manchester. Note: These green Ardwick's do not have the 1/500 symbol / logo (neither embossed wording or print) at the back of the shoe.
Adidas Space Diver, one of the nicest boot style Adidas currently for sale the in the UK and USA, are quite disappointingly not available in that many adult sizes. Take a look on all the main websites that sell the Space divers, including Amazon and eBay, and you will quickly discover that the sizes available are very limited. Sizing availability is sporadic. Try and find an adults UK size 9 or 10 in any colour combination. Chances are you will not find a pair for sale.
One of the most popular editions is the Limited Edition New York Knicks (pictured above), which are very difficult to get hold of. There is a few UK size 7's out there, but sellers want biggish money for them. Women's pairs (smaller sizes) are much more easier to get hold of, like the Blue Q21306. The Green Q33770 are dope. Cheap too. And while they are out there for sale UK 7 and smaller, anything above that, like a size 9, are basically non existent online.
Adidas should make and release more pairs of Space Diver in the most popular colourways. From all the enquires I receive on a weekly basis, it seems to me that if Adidas released a big batch of larger adult sizes in the most dope colourways, they would sell extremely well. In fact, I'm sure they'd sell out. Great trainers.
Side Note: Beware of fakes. There are a few "sellers" who are aware of how sought after the bigger sizes are, and as a result they have stooped to selling fakes in order to gain some quick money. Be sure to check the feedback before parting with your cash. You should be able to spot the fake pairs a mile off because the buyers who actually bought them have left feedback saying "Fake" "Fell apart".
Sneaker heads, trainer collectors, whatever you want to call them, will all know about the Adidas Manchester (X-Anniversary Edition) 1/500 and how hard they now are to get hold of. The reason why they are so elusive is that, like the name points out, there was only ever five hundred pairs made / released. And people who own them won't part with theirs unless they fall on hard times or decide to sell part or all of their collection. Each pair should have a number assigned to it. Such as No. 45 out of 500 etc.
I would imagine that certain numbers would be more desirable to collectors and command much higher prices to serious collectors. Like 1 out of 500 and 500 of 500. Actually, even each whole hundred number would be more sought after than the others.Sadly, this is me just daydreaming as they are not individually numbered. The good news for some, and bad news for people who own genuine 1/500's, is that recently there was huge new release of Adidas GT SPZL (Spezials) Manchester and they are basically identical to the 1/500, give or take a few of the unique details that make up the true originals.
A few of these details are the embossed 1/500 numbering at the back, different side wording and tongue detail. But from a distance it would be hard to tell the difference. But for collectors, these little details mean everything, and the die hards would rather pay much more money and have the rarer, more exclusive pair than buy the not long released GT SPZL which are right now flooding eBay.
Have the originals lost their appeal due to the dilution of the design from the GT's being so available, and with them now widely for sale at around £150.? I would say yes. But some would argue that the X-Anniversary Edition are now more desirable and sought after. However, regardless of whichever way you look at it, they are still a really nice pair of trainers. And the new release give people the chance to own a pair, rather than just the five hundred who own the limited editions. The rarer ones are still more special though, and always will be.
Loads of people are looking around for the official UK store list that tells what shops will be stocking the latest model Yeezy 350 V2 Zebra's. If you scout around you will find the world-wide list of stores. It's been posted on most of the big trainer sites, Sneaker News, Nice Kicks etc. Sadly, while the list is extensive, listing stores from Australia, Thailand, Canada and everywhere in between, there is only one shop in the UK that is confirmed to be getting some 350 V2 Zebra's.
That shop is Adidas London@ Fouberts Place. It's a bit disappointing really that there is only one UK location, specially when you look at the list and see multiples for everywhere else. Whatever. With the situation the way it is the majority of buyers will be turning their attention to online. Try and get a pair by using the App, if there not sold out already (before the 25th Feb release!). Or, buy a Bot slot from someone on eBay. You can get one for about £10 - £15.
Just having a look on eBay for the prices of the Zebra 350. Wow, or should I say, really? Bids like crazy. They are selling for over a grand! Some are even £1200 and still have a few days or hours left. The demand for these trainers is nuts. Remember, these shoes only cost £150. That's a nice profit for the sellers. If you can't get a pair for the original price and don't want to shell out over 1K, just look at the millions of fakes being sold and buy a pair of them for less than £100. Some are actually pretty decent quality and will pass a general, long distance inspection on street.
