adidas Originals works with Craig Green for the first time ever to unveil two new sneaker designs -- the CG Kontuur 1 and the CG Kontuur 2. Across both of the sneaker models, the designer tries to replicate the design's sole within the uppers of the sneaker, which features deep grooves blended into it.
This can be seen on the Kontuur 2 sneaker and it references the brand's Ozweego tooling. This is also paired together with perforated detailing on the toe box, replicating the look as if it had been punctured by the Kamanda sole unit. Both of the sneaker designs are detailed with co-branding details that nod to both contributing efforts and can be seen on the tongue and the heel, as each one comes with two colorway options.
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Craig Green and adidas Join to Design the CG Kontuur 1 & 2
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