adidas Tyshawn x Fucking Awesome
An eagerly awaited release that pairs Bronx-born skater Tyshawn Jones’ vibes with both adidas’ life-long stature and skater-owned Fucking Awesome’s design style. These three-way adidas Tyshawn x Fucking Awesome shoes bring a sense of high-spirited flavour into the mix with their gold mid-foots, gritty decals and their undeniably sick undertones. Teased last month via Jones’ animated social accounts, these signature, court-inspired shoes let the design do the talking, whilst the authentic appeal digs deep beneath the surface when it comes to airing Tyshawn’s ageless style.
Making his debut into the world of skate back in 2012 through William Strobeck’s NYC short ‘Buddy’ for Supreme, Tyshawn is now no stranger to the big-name game. With his undeniable passion for the sport and his energised post-trick hype, Jones has since attracted the attention of many skate powerhouses, whilst his sponsorship by the likes of Spitfire Wheels, Thunder Trucks and Hardies Hardware, his co-owned company with teammate Na-Kel Smith, does nothing more than work in his favour. Joining Jason Dill and Anthony Van Engelen’s Fucking Awesome squad back in 2011, after his chance encounter with Dill during his Supreme NYC days, and sliding on into adidas’ skateboarding crew in 2014, Tyshawn has continually proven his worth, going on to acquire Thrasher Magazine’s Skater of the Year award in 2018 at the age of just 19.
After appearing in adidas’ full-length ‘Away Days’ in 2016 and its ‘20|50’ skit alongside Mark Gonzales in 2017, Tyshawn has gone on to secure a number of pro model releases with the sportswear giant since his early-day sponsorship. Honouring his self-determination and his well-calculated path to skating success, adidas swiftly released the faux-snake skin pro model Vulc ADVs in mid ‘17, a design that paid homage to Jones’ ‘late and great dog Nico’, whilst more recent releases such as the 5/8 cut, basketball-inspired Tyshawn Pros in collegiate green, core black and brushed white from 2019 actively demonstrate Tyshawn’s dedication to the game when it comes to premium boardfeel and reliable off-board resiliency.
Skating alongside the likes of Sean Pablo, Elijah Berle, Louie Lopez and Kevin Bradley under Fucking Awesome’s ever-extending wing, Tyshawn has since been granted the perfect opportunity to develop his creative flair alongside the brand’s tongue-in-cheek persona and its aesthetic appeal. Showcased in their Tompkins Square-based ‘Perfection’ and in the light-hearted FA/Hockey - Fight/Fuck II film, both Tyshawn and dystopian do-gooders Fucking Awesome are never ones to shy away from innovation and individuality, something that clearly shines through via this monumental three-part collab.
With its premium suede golden uppers, these Tyshawn x FA shoes appeal with skate-specific profiling to help supply more loyal and comfort-minded wear through any skate environment. Inspired by classic silhouettes such as the Court Fury and the Hard Court Hi, these high-collared sneakers are styled with sticky traction-focused outsoles, gum-rubber EVA midsoles, adidas’ embossed overflow taping and with reworked transparent side-stripe decals to deliver a more playful uplift to adidas’ iconic branding. The perforated toe-box and cushioned ankle collar help supply well-ventilated wear both on and off the board, whilst the 8-eyelet panel and interchangeable laces help keep the shoe securely in place through all tricks and treads. Black spray-paint inspired ‘Fucking Awesome’ branding can be found split across both the exterior and interior side-panels, whilst its jagged non-conforming appeal speaks directly to the brand’s ballsy persona. A gold embroidered Trefoil logo is branded across each well-concealed tongue for added texturised depth, whilst the custom-moulded sockliner and the design’s distinctive throwback to hardcourt heroes actively captures all the charm and characteristics held by all three counterparts.
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