Facts
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Top
Low Top
Extremely popular sneakers because of their price range, versatility when it comes to style, and freedom of movement. Almost everyone is guaranteed to have low-top sneakers in their shoe rotation.
Mid Top
Mid-top sneakers extend toward the ankle for a little more support and hold. These lie somewhere in the middle between low-top and high-top sneakers in terms of usage and popularity.
High Top
Sneakers with collars that go above the ankles for optimal hold and support are some of the most sought-after models in lifestyle shoes. Most of these shoes take their roots from basketball and have easily or fashionably crossed to mainstream wear.
Good to know
Regardless of cut, it's always good to start with sneakers that can be worn for the daily grind, also called as "beaters" by some, as these are usually cheaper, easy to clean, and still gives that lifestyle "edge" before going for those wallet-thinning models.
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Inspired from
Sports
Sneakers dominantly take their heritage from running, basketball, skate, tennis, training, hiking, and football. Still retaining a few of their performance-based technologies, these sneakers have transcended their respective niches and have successfully and popularly transformed themselves as staples of fashion footwear.
Casual
Sneakers designed for a laidback, "cool" vibe that is built for lifestyle wear right from the get-go.
Good to know
Brands are now blending elements of performance and casual appeal in basically every sneaker. One can hardly go wrong with a sports-inspired sneaker or a simple casual shoe.
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Collection
Good to know
Shoes sharing the same inspiration, history, materials, or technologies are routinely assembled under one compilation for the convenience of those who may wish to categorize or label their own collection as such. The classic collections like the Adidas Originals, Air Max 1, Air Force 1, new balance classic sneakers, and the Classic Leather head the pack of frequently asked about collections.
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Fit & Sizing
Kamanda 01 kicks by the German brand Adidas were designed for men with feet ranging from 4 to 14. Half sizes are also offered from 4.5 to 12.5. This shouldn’t disappoint women, however. Simply subtracting 1.5 sizes from your usual shoe size should get you the equivalent sizing for women. In the case of the Kamanda 01 which runs slightly longer, two full sizes down should get you the perfect fit while men can just subtract a half size off from theirs.
The sides of the tongues are stitched on to the shoes which may make it hard for people with high arches to put them on. Once they’re on, though, the low-top sneakers are reportedly some of the comfiest you’ll ever wear.
Adidas Kamanda 01 Style
Some shoes look daunting to wear, but once they’re on feet, the sneakers look just like other sneakers. Oh, we don’t mean the style but the way they fit in with casual clothing. Here are some style tips regardless.
- The Adidas Kamanda 01 in purple (Energy Ink F17) can be paired with chinos and a white tee.
- Chinos, an olive button-up shirt or tee, and Adidas Kamanda 01 shoes in Raw Desert look good together.
- The collab sneakers Neighborhood x Kamanda 01 in a beige color (Trace Olive) would blend in nicely with jeans with frayed ends, a white tee, and an open-collared olive or tan shirt.
- Tracksuits are easily paired with the white or black colorways of the low-top Adidas Kamanda 01 sneakers.
Notable Features
Football terrace style crossed with modern sole engineering describes the Adidas Kamanda 01 shoes aptly. With classic uppers and unique, energizing soles, these shoes are a must-have for any sneaker collector.
Pigskin nubuck uppers and full-grain leather linings add to the premium look and feel while the interlocking grooves on the soles keep the style very current. Subtle colorways enhance any outfit you pair with them and keeps the look versatile, able to change from casual to preppy with a few tweaks to the wardrobe.
Adidas Kamanda 01 History
In December of 2017, a brand new silhouette with a very contemporary look was introduced by the Adidas brand. Although this model was scheduled to come out a year later, the buzz about the modern sneakers was loud and excited. Dubbed the Kamanda, this shoe which is included in the Originals collection was certainly something different.
The Adidas Originals silhouette has interlocking grooves on the soles and heel collars a bit higher than most which are very reminiscent of the Prophere. The uppers, however, were far more simplistic and heritage-looking. Made of suede and rocking a soccer-inspired style, the result is a nice blend of the old and new, especially with the addition of classic gum soles.
The Kamanda 01 is inspired by a 1989 design that was never released by Adidas. That prototype featured the Samba’s outsole tread as an allover texture for the shoes.
The first drop came out in April of 2018 and consisted of two colorways, namely, Black and Collegiate Burgundy. The Core Black featured black suede uppers and contrasting white heel collars. A metallic gold embossed ‘Kamanda’ word mark and branding at the sides could be found along with the perforated Three Stripes. The burgundy color scheme has much of the same details as the black except for the base which, of course, is in burgundy.
The brand also released a “Brown Pack” after the first drop. The Brown Pack is composed of two colorways with an earthy tone: Clay Brown and Stone White. More colorways soon followed as the interest in the uniquely-designed new shoes see no sign of waning yet.
Collaborations
As with most popular silhouettes, the next step is a collaboration. And the Adidas Originals Kamanda 01 has had plenty already under its belt barely a year after the debut.
Dragonball Z x Adidas Kamanda “Majin Buu”
2018 was an interesting year for Adidas. Among its many popular releases was the Dragonball Z collection which featured characters from the famous anime reimagined as shoes. The seven sneaker range (for the seven dragon balls) included a Kamanda silhouette decked out in pink with purple laces and black and yellow hits on the heels. The colors represent one of the anime’s villainous characters called Majin Buu.
Bodega x Adidas Kamanda
For this collab with Boston retailer, Bodega, the Kamanda was dressed up in black canvas with hits of orange in the linings. Brown accents were also added via the heels and tongues while Three Stripe overlays were thrown in. The usual gum soles were ditched in favor of black ones.
Size? x Colnago x Adidas Kamanda
Adidas Originals and footwear, clothing, and accessories store size? teamed up with Colnago, an Italian racing bike manufacturer, and came out with a new rendition of the Kamanda 01 and Trimm Star silhouettes. The Kamanda was decked out in grey suede with transparent outsoles that reference the fiber-effect construction of contemporary Colnago bikes. The collabs dropped in December of 2018.
Neighborhood x Adidas Kamanda
Japanese streetwear brand Neighborhood, a 1994 founded business by Shinsuke Takizawa, put their heads together with Adidas to come up with a laidback rendition of the popular Kamanda model. The shoes feature buttery suede uppers, asymmetrical lacing, and the words NEIGHBORHOOD printed across the uppers in Old English and Sans Serif fonts. The sneakers are available in black and beige colorways.
C.P. Company x Adidas Kamanda
C.P. Company is a renowned Italian sportswear brand. They teamed up with Adidas for a stately take on the Kamanda silhouette. Two colorways resulted from this cool collaboration with slightly different designs and fabrics. The Cargo Night color scheme features dark green textile uppers with Three Stripe overlays outlined by wavy stitching. The Luxe Brown model uses a soft fabric for the uppers and the Three Stripes are shown via embroidered dots.
The Never Made Pack
In 2018, the Adidas brand released a full collection of hybrid shoes spanning models from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. The 70s series included three models: the I-5923 x 4D, Marathonx5923, and Country x Kamanda silhouettes. The focus of the collection was to seamlessly fuse the old nostalgic designs (uppers) with modern technology for a completely new and revitalized take on these classic models.
The Pack pre-launched in October 6-7 at HYPEFEST before being made available to everyone.
Additional Info
- The Kamanda 01 shoes by Adidas are part of the brand’s Never Made collection which are composed of hybrid kicks. The Kamanda was mixed in with Adidas Country uppers for a totally new look.