adidas is set to launch a Country Japan adorned in a classic colorway. The model is newly renamed, having only been released in Japan before under the Special moniker, and comes with subtle differences from the beloved Country OG silhouette.
The main distinctions between the two models would be the tongue detailing, outsole, lettering, and unique heel cup that wraps up around the rear of the shoe. On the Country Japan, lettering is apparent on the sidewall, with a small boxed adidas logo in gold foil, which was not on the Country OG. The outsoles, designed to provide extra grip and traction, are created using different tooling. The heel cup, the rear of the sole, raises at the back in an instantly recognizable manner that denotes the Country model. Still, on the Country Japan, this is less pronounced with a narrowing that does not occur on the OG, which uses a much wider heel to provide stability. A woven tongue tag appears on the Japan model instead of a printed decal on the OG. The Japanese "Special" pairs of yesteryear that the Country Japan now emulates have always primarily used suede as the base material. At the same time, the Country OG tends to be a leather base, which is another slight distinction between the models.
This arrival of the adidas Country Japan sees all the classic differences, a full suede construction finished on a heritage colorway. Known to adidas fans as Green Vista, the color palette was first seen in 1980 as the original color scheme of the adidas Jeans mkII. It has become iconic over the years due to its infrequent use, which makes it highly sought after. Preloved Blue adorns the suede base as the primary color, contrasted by royal blue stripes and heel tabs. The sock lining and woven tongue tag are finished in signature adidas blue. Underfoot, more adidas blue meets preloved blue in a two-section EVA foam midsole, with that distinctive rubber outsole gum-colored to complete the classic aesthetic.
The adidas Country Japan Preloved Blue is set to release in Holiday 2024 at adidas and select retailers in-store and online. Coming in men's sizing, retail is set at $130. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
adidas Country Japan Preloved Blue
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Craig Bell happily talks about sneakers or as he calls them "trainers" every day of the year. An avid Bradford City fan, he's also a big supporter of the Philadelphia Eagles. He will forever profess that Cricket is better than Baseball and that Rugby League is better then Rugby Union. Among his many hot takes, he believes the adidas ZX range is the pinnacle of sneaker design.
