Adidas
has been pushing to make its 4D tech more accessable in the lifestyle
sphere over the course of 2020, and the latest product of that
experimentation is the IIM 4D, a shoe that’s surfaced in a gray and yellow colorway. Joining other Trefoil silhouettes like the ZX 2K 4D and the Ultra4D,
the IIM 4D’s build is centered around its latticed, 3D-printed midsole.
However, it also features a swath of other appealing design points. Knit uppers combine a light gray base with two types of yellow
accents: muted on the midfoot, vibrant on the toebox. This color scheme,
knit construction with a sock-like collar and perforations on the
quarter panels and forefoot offer slight shades of Kanye West‘s adidas YEEZY BOOST 380.
On the other hand, a wild lacing system that features embroidered
anchors and tubular detailing seems to pull inspiration from Y-3 styles like the Shiku or RUNNER 4D II. Midsoles present a significantly more trim look than most other 4D
sneakers, thanks in large part to a full-foot translucent TPU sheath
that brings stability to the upper and encases part of the footbed’s
latticed build. Dressed in a pale shade of yellow, the 4D midsole is
constructed using adidas’ proprietary Digital Light Synthesis tech,
which combines light and oxygen into a solid, supportive cushioning
setup. An interesting vertical tread pattern completes the look. A release date for the adidas IIM 4D in gray and yellow has yet
to be announced, but it’ll likely arrive towards the tail end of 2020 or
in the beginning of 2021. (hypebeast)
Inspired by the sold-out Lancia Delta Futurista,
Ressence and Automobili Amos have teamed up to create the watchmaker's
first motoring-specific timepiece, the Type 5X. Ressence's unique,
oil-filled timekeeping system is surrounded by a new bezel design that
features two individual elements with one dedicated to the 15-minute
warmup of the engine and the second dedicated to the 10 minute cooling
of the turbos. The watch will come with two straps: a green rubber strap
that echoes the exterior of the Lancia Futurista and a strap that uses
the same Alcantara found in the car's interior. 31,500 CHF (approx. $34,391) ressencewatch.com
