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adidas' Expands Its Outreach With New Crazy BYW Basketball Shoes

— February 22, 2018 — Fashion
adidas just launched its new basketball sneakers, entitled the 'Crazy BYW.' The German sportswear label broadens its outreach in the basketball industry this month. Its first steps toward this direction were taken in December when Brandon Ingram and Nick Young displayed their BYW LVL 1 sneakers on the court.

The new Crazy BYWs are constructed to have a three-part modular midsole with adidas' popular BOOST technology integrated as well for maximum on-court comfort. The upper part of the shoe is made with breathable materials constructed with a blend of leather and detailed with embroidery to upkeep its aesthetic and functionality. The Crazy BYW shoes will be available for a limited release on January 27th and a global release on February 15th.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Midsole Basketball Shoes - The three-part modular midsole design of adidas' Crazy BYW basketball shoes creates opportunities for customization and enhanced performance on the court.
2. Integration of BOOST Technology - The integration of adidas' popular BOOST technology in the Crazy BYW basketball shoes presents disruptive innovation opportunities for improved cushioning and energy return during gameplay.
3. Limited and Global Release Strategy - The limited release strategy followed by a global release of adidas' Crazy BYW basketball shoes highlights the trend of capturing consumer attention through exclusivity and subsequently scaling up for larger market reach.
Industry Implications
1. Sportswear - The launch of adidas' Crazy BYW basketball shoes signifies innovation opportunities for the sportswear industry to develop technologically advanced footwear tailored specifically for athletes.
2. Fashion - The combination of breathable materials, leather, and embroidery in the design of adidas' Crazy BYW basketball shoes opens up avenues for disruption and innovation in the fashion industry, blending functional athletic performance with aesthetic appeal.
3. Global Footwear - The global release of adidas' Crazy BYW basketball shoes highlights the potential for disruptive innovation within the footwear industry, showcasing the demand for stylish and technologically advanced basketball shoes on a global scale.
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