Hypethetic was asked by Adidas to customize a pair of its shoes for an event called "Adidas 60 Years of Stars and Stripes." The designer used a pair of white/green Adidas Pro Models to get the job done. By looking at the photos below and at Hypethetic's Customsnkr.com blog linked airnk, you would never know that this great design came from such humble beginnings.

These Pro Models were converted into a celebration of Adidas advertisements throughout the years. Hypethetic integrated the images of 60th Adidas models and fans into the shoe including a remarkable melding of the blue tri-stripes with ad images. Since Adidas has spent 60 years building its image, it is appropriate that Hypethetic focused on advertising in celebrating the company's achievements.

My favorite part of the Stars and Stripes Pro Models is the stitched "60 Years" featured on the tongue. Hypethetic stitched "60 Years" but let the blue background step forward in the shape of the Adidas logo inside of the zero. I am sure that these customs were a hit considering Hypethetic's design skills as well as the Adidas 60 Years of Stars and Stripes shoes's appropriate theme for the event.

This is the new Nike Air Trainer III LE. It will be released by Nike Sportswear in early April 2009. The colorway is grey, with black and yellow accents. The toe box and midsection have regular perforations. The mudguard around the toe box is made of exotic leather. The color of this leather is between brown and grey and blends in well.

The Nike Air Trainer III LE shoes lace panel has yellow accents in the Nike labelling at the start and end of the shoe lace region. The grey colored shoe lace is good as it coordinates with the color scheme. The midsection and heel are covered by the black colored frame. The reinforcing structure is also used in the midsole, toe's outsole and heel's outsole. The midsole has splashes of black and yellow on the grey background. A translucent yellow window allows a little peek into the air cushion of the Nike Air Trainer III LE sole.

The inner lining is black and blends with the collar at the ankle. The heel is in solid grey leather. The outsole is designed to show a set of yellow windows on the black frames. The yellow logo of Nike speaks of great pride in the design of the Nike Air Trainer III LE Shoes.