Mr. Bailey and adidas Unveil the adidas Originals x MRBAILEY® ARUKU YAGI Collaboration
The product launches exclusively in Las Vegas later this month.
Summary:
- Mr Bailey and adidas have announced a new collaboration.
- The ARUKU YAGI will debut exclusively in Las Vegas late October.
- The drop features the debut of the Cinder Grey colourway, with early access to the Obsidian Black colorway for ComplexCon attendees.
Whether it’s pursuing a product-driven art project, unearthing fresh ideas from new designers, or unveiling unexpected collaborations, Conceptkicks founder Mr. Bailey (Daniel Bailey) continues on his relentless pursuit of footwear excellence.
Earlier this year, Hypebeast revealed that the London-based creative would continue his partnership with adidas, teasing a new design of the Mr.Bailey Adidas ARUKU YAGI.
Little was known about the release at the time, but today it has been announced that the adidas Originals x MRBAILEY® ARUKU YAGI will officially debut in late November this year.
With Bailey’s history in product design, the collaboration – unsurprisingly – has an intense focus on utility and ergonomics. The ARUKU YAGI combines adidas technology with unique inspirations taken from the natural world to create a future-thinking product built for movement and adaptability.
The lugged outsole of the silhouette is inspired by the cloven hoof of a mountain goat, specifically how its pristine anatomy effortlessly adapts to combat mixed terrains. This performance feature is elevated with a “Swirlfoam” midsole and toe and heel springs.
True to Bailey’s belief that footwear can be both functional and emotional when pulled into a cultural context, the technology of the design seamlessly flows into the clean aesthetic. For instance, the layers of semi-translucent, no-sew TPU mesh panels and double-layered mudguards contribute to the form. The same goes for the sculptural rear plaques – a design feature the brands compare to carbon spoilers on a race car.
This is the first time the silhouette will be available for purchase globally, launching with a “Cinder Grey” and “Obsidian Black” colorway.
Scroll up to see the MRBAILEY® ARUKU YAGI “Cinder Grey” in more detail.
