Adidas Y-3 BYW BBALL White Black

The Adidas Y-3 BYW BBall "White Black" stands as a milestone in the collaboration between Adidas and legendary designer Yohji Yamamoto. This silhouette represents the culmination of two decades of boundary-pushing design within the Y-3 line, blending the artistic rebellion of Yamamoto with Adidas’ legacy of innovation in sportswear. 

A key inspiration behind the BYW BBall lies in Adidas’ Feet You Wear technology, first introduced in the 1990s to revolutionize basketball footwear by mimicking the natural shape of the foot. Yohji Yamamoto reinterpreted this concept for Y-3, infusing it with his avant-garde aesthetic to create a futuristic yet functional sneaker that embodies movement and fluidity. The BYW’s podular midsole, with its distinct wavy design, serves as a visual metaphor for the dynamic interplay between fashion and sport - a hallmark of the Y-3 philosophy.

The Y-3 BYW BBall "White Black" is more than just a performance-driven basketball-inspired sneaker; it’s a statement about the evolution of collaboration in the world of sneakers. Yamamoto’s influence extends beyond the design, challenging traditional notions of what athletic footwear can represent. This model celebrates the fusion of heritage and high fashion, marking a pivotal moment in the history of both Adidas and Y-3 as they continue to push the limits of creativity and performance.

• Year of release: 2018
• Style code: BC0337