Burton x Adidas Originals

by The Editors on April 27, 2010

Burton AdidasAdidas Originals appears to have hooked up a little collab with Burton Snowboards that will bring Burton off the snow and Adidas Originals in with the shred kids, according to a story on Sports One Source.

The line, which will consist of 21 apparel pieces and seven styles of footwear, is expected to hit select Adidas Originals and Burton stores worldwide in November. It will sport Adidas Originals Trefoil and Burton branding and prices will range from $40 to $350 for apparel and $90 to $200 for footwear.

Adidas Originals’ VP Ben Pruess and Burton’s SVP & CD Greg Dacyshyn seem overjoyed with the deal. It’s two-two marketing plans in one.

Product photos on High Snobiety (via Empire Ave). Or, follow the jump for the entire release

[Link: Sports One Source]
adidas Originals and Burton Snowboards Collaborate on Limited-Edition Streetwear Collection

Burlington (USA)/ Herzogenaurach (Germany), April 27th, 2010 – adidas Originals and Burton Snowboards today announced the adidas Originals x Burton lifestyle collection, available for just one season starting in November, 2010. The new collection combines the aesthetics of the most iconic streetwear brand with the world’s leading snowboard brand, resulting in a limited edition line of men’s apparel and footwear.

First-Look-Adidas-Originals-X-Burton-00“adidas Originals is committed to meeting the taste of our consumers by continuing to introduce fresh new concepts that fit their lifestyle and extend the brand in organic and credible ways,” explained Ben Pruess, Vice President adidas Originals. “When venturing into this area, we wanted to partner with the leading brand in the market to ensure an authentic and inspirational proposition. This helps us extend our offer while staying committed to our core. When you find the right partner, it compliments both brands as experts in their fields while bringing something new to both of our consumers. Burton was the one and only choice for us when we decided to transform our product from the street to the slopes.”

“adidas has an amazing history and heritage, so we are excited to work with them on this project,” says Greg Dacyshyn, Senior VP & Creative Director, Burton Snowboards. “To me, the goal of a really great collaboration is when the personalities of the brands compliment each other. That is the case with this collection, which is a totally fresh and progressive blend of our two cultures.”

First-Look-Adidas-Originals-X-Burton-08-445X540The adidas Originals x Burton collection will be exclusively available this Fall/Winter 2010 season at select adidas Originals and Burton Flagship Stores worldwide. Designed by the adidas Originals and the Burton creative teams, the line consists of 7 footwear and 21 apparel pieces, which all feature the adidas Originals Trefoil and Burton branding. Product prices will range from 90–200 $/€ for footwear and from 40–350 $/€ for apparel.

Beerfriday Mike April 27, 2010 at 9:17 am

Is anybody else confused by this or is it just me?

Rosco P Snoretrain April 27, 2010 at 9:25 am

SNORE! The keep doing these collabs and they end up on the discount rack becuse snowboarders don’t buy this type of stuff. SEE PAUL SMITH / IDIOM / MAKR XII / KID ROBOT / etc……

John April 27, 2010 at 10:45 am

Where the aiming for the shoes to look like a pair of designer Sorrells? If so, they succeeded. And also succeeded in making them look really ugly.

pj April 28, 2010 at 12:14 am
industry April 29, 2010 at 1:02 pm

Huh? I don’t get this.

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