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We’ve seen a couple of nice pairs from the collaboration between Canadian outdoor company Ransom and adidas Originals. The Army Trail Mid, in my book, would be one of the better pairs to come out this season (and possibly one of the best from their collection). The shoes uses short grain suede on the upper [...]

Here’s the last set of new pairs from this season’s collaboration between adidas and Ransom. Here we have the Crest (above) and the Mesa (below, green boot). These are definitely suited for the outdoors but I wouldn’t be surprised to see people rocking them in the streets. The Crest uses a glacier graphic to work [...]

It don’t stop and it definitely won’t quit. adidas continues to bring out the rest of their  2011 Fall/Winter collection  with Canadian outdoor brand Ransom. Here we have the Dover. Yes, it’s definitely not a sneaker but that’s the beauty of working with other brands, such as Ransom. The two brands give you a classic [...]

Aside from having the wool/cordura combo Bluffs this season, adidas x Ransom is bringing back the Bluff Mid CS (crepe sole). The moc-toed chukka-type boot uses waterproofed suede for the upper and then fashioned with the crepe soles. This is as close as a Desert Boot you’ll get from the adidas line. The shoe is [...]

The Bluff Mid makes a comeback as adidas and Ransom brings you tonal Cordura uppers for the season. Cordura’s a tough, durable and versatile fabric that’s been used for all sorts of things (Manhattan Portage uses Cordura on their bags) and now seen on the Bluff Mid. Aside from the special fabric, the shoe is [...]

Can’t blame them for releasing a number of boots for the Fall/Winter Collection. Here’s the Summit 2.0 from adidas and Ransom. If you’re the outdoorsy type, these are right up your alley. Nubuck upper with a smoother leather on the toe and heel area makes the Summit a shoe that can be worn on various [...]

adidas definitely got their Winter collection delivery in! Aside from all the ObyO (they also delivered another colorway for the KZK x Burton Vulc lows) and the Blue Collection, we’re also getting the Ransom Fall/Winter 2011 Collection. For those who need boots, you might want to consider the Chase. Using a waterproof leather upper, the [...]

A few days ago, I featured the Strata for this season done with navy pinstripes. Here’s two textured colorways of the Strata from the Fall/Holiday collection. For these two versions of the Strata, adidas and Ransom used soft premium melton wool on the upper and leather on the lining. It might be a stretch to [...]

We’ve seen the Ransom collection from adidas and I’m not sure how people are taking it. You won’t see your traditional three stripes on them but they definitely bring another level of style and quality to the sneaker game. After releasing most of the Spring/Summer line a couple weeks back, adidas brings out the Valley [...]

Aside from ObyOs, adidas also released a couple more from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection, this time it’s their collaboration with Canadian label, Ransom. I’m pretty happy with this season’s release as the colors are more fashion-friendlier, with colors more tame and easier to match with your everyday wardrobe. 4 silhouettes are back this season- the [...]