Facts
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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.
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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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Price$120
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Special editions
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The Xeno Adidas ZX Flux is available in both men's and women's sizes. Like most Adidas sneakers, it has a low-top construction for flexible foot movement and a lace-up closure system for an adjustable yet secure fit. A TPU heel counter provides extra support and stability. On the tongue is a central loop tab that helps keep it in place.
Shadowing the silhouette of the Adidas ZX Flux shoes, this Xeno version exhibits a low-top construction with an adjustable lace-up closure. It flaunts an iridescent snakeskin pattern on its upper which makes it indeed a one-of-a-kind and a head-turner, especially when it lights up once hit with light or camera flashes.
The Adidas ZX Flux is one of the trendiest Three Stripes shoes today that anyone can easily rock from day to night, and its Xeno rendition is no exception. Available in black and silver or gray, both men and women could wear their Adidas ZX Flux sneakers with any set of casual or sporty outfits like a pair of pinrolled jeans, jogger pants, or shorts and a casual shirt.
As based on the original ZX Flux shoes that released in 2014, this Xeno rendition also features a Torsion System, welded Three Stripes, and a TPU heel cage. However, what sets it apart from the base model are a few design and material upgrades.
Design upgrades from the Adidas ZX Flux sneakers
The Adidas ZX Flux Xeno is one of the many upgraded versions of the 2014 ZX Flux silhouette along with the Adidas ZX Flux Weave, Adidas ZX Flux Primeknit, Adidas ZX Flux ADV, Adidas ZX Flux 5/8, and more. Its design took inspirations from a non-venomous Xenopeltis snake which originates in Southeast Asia and known for their strikingly iridescent scales.
This limited-edition low-top is unique in its way and stands out from the rest of other ZXF renditions due to its iridescent finish that illuminates once hit with lights. There are snake design details all over the shoe such as its snakeskin upper, the snake illustration on the underside of the tongue, and the snake eye design on the outsole.
The Adidas ZX line has been around since the late ‘80s that started with technologically advanced running shoes like the ZX 500, ZX 600, ZX 8000, ZX 9000, and several more others. In 2014, the latest addition to the ZX line, the ZX Flux, was introduced.
The ZX Flux is the first in the whole line of ZX shoes designed to balance sporty performance and street-ready style. It retains the DNA of the original ZX shoes while keeping its design in a minimal approach. Other features of the original were scraped off, but the essentials like the TPU heel stabilizer and the Torsion bar remained. The one-piece upper, however, is a brand new feature.
In 2015, the Adidas Originals released its Xeno Collection that includes three silhouettes – the Superstar, the Attitude Hi, and the ZX Flux. Introduced through this collection is the Xeno technology, a light responsive technology from Adidas which makes the shoe "light up" once hit with flash. The designs were inspired by a snake with highly iridescent scales – the Xenopeltis snake, hence the name Xeno. Although the brand has been known for incorporating snakeskin patterns into its Adidas shoe line-up, the Xeno collection takes the brand to another level.
Adidas ZX Flux Xeno Releases
Adidas ZX Flux Xeno “Black”
Adidas Originals unveiled its Xeno technology through three of its highly sought models - the Adidas Superstar, the Adidas Attitude Hi, and the Adidas ZX Flux just in time for the NBA All-Star Weekend on February 13, 2015. The Adidas ZX Flux Xeno "Black," in particular, initially released in limited quantities via select Adidas Originals retailers for $120 a pair. Another release of this colorway was made in August of the same year. The shoe features an all-black upper that "illuminates" into multiple colors.
Adidas ZX Flux Xeno “Silver”
Following the success of the black ZX Flux Xeno shoes, Adidas Originals unveiled another colorway that likewise caught the attention of consumers especially Three Stripes fanatics. Released officially in April 2015 alongside a restock of the first colorway is the Adidas ZX Flux Xeno "Silver" sneakers. Like the Adidas ZX Flux Xeno black, these shoes retail for $120.
The textured upper features a monochromatic silver or gray color that radiates a spectrum of rainbow colors once hit by camera flashes. The reinforced TPU heel cage comes in a slightly darker shade of gray, while the entire upper sits atop a white rubber midsole and a black outsole. Sealing off the clean aesthetic is a pair of complementing gray lace and contrasting Three Stripes overlays in black (which also illuminates when exposed to light).
- The Xeno version of the Adidas ZX Flux bears 3M reflective details on the tongue and along the heel.
- The tongue also exhibits the Adidas Trefoil logo.
- These shoes feature the Torsion technology, which provides arch support while allowing forefoot and heel flexibility.
- Other retailers refer to this shoe as the Adidas ZX Flux ‘Xeno Borealis.'