adidas Forum unveils a new set of sneakers that spotlight the GR iterations for a sturdy design this season. This time around, the sporty brand draws inspiration from ancient Chinese board games, specifically Xiangqi. Xiangqi is a traditional form of Chinese chess and the sneakers sport a colorway palette that is inspired by this.
The set offers two sneakers in total -- a high-top and a low-top iteration. The high-top silhouette is complete in a copper tonal overlay that can be seen at the midsole and the ankle collar with bold scarlet making up the exposed stitching, sock lining, and treading. The second option is made from forest green leather materials that feature foil-like details and iridescent accents over the toe box.
Xiangqi-Inspired Casual Sneakers
adidas Forum Unveils a New Sneaker Inspired by a Board Game
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