St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve already seen a GS Nike Air Force 1 and teaser pic of a Supra Vaider high that both commemorate the Irish holiday. Now we have the opportunity to show you the St. Patrick’s Day edition of perhaps the two hottest adidas basketball silhouettes to date- the TS Supernatural Commander & Creator. Both pairs sport a white base, but the green and gold accents run rampant on both shoes as well. The adidas TS Supernatural Commander sports gold lining on the straps and a splash towards the heel area, while green four leaf clovers can be seen throughout. The adidas TS Creator, on the other hand, comes with a green sole, heel and ankle lining, while gold four leaf clovers are seen throughout. Stay on top of your adidas retailers should these drop stateside near you.

Earlier this month we were able to show you a preview of the adidas TS Supernatural Commander designed especially for the Orlando Magic’s “Magic Beast,” Dwight Howard. Dwight will premiere this pair of shoes on Christmas day when he leads his team against Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics. However, before you catch him in action wearing these bad boys, you can check out a detailed look at this new silhouette by checking-in with us after the jump. How many of you would cop this sneaker?

Via Footlocker.

The Adidas Nations’ basketball tournament held next week in Dallas, Texas will feature the top under-18 year old basketball players in the world. They will play in exhibition games in tournament style whilst guided by NBA veterans. Each player will be wearing the Adidas TS Commander LT in Black/White/Metallic gold colorway. Adidas has made 200 pairs of these shoes available to the public only through Eastbay. With that being said, they are available now in a full size run on Eastbay’s website. With limited availability anyone interested should act fast.

Via Eastbay

For the third year in a row, Philly-based lifestyle clothing troupe UNDRCRWN linked up with adidas REMIX to creatively reinvigorate the Three Stripes most coveted high-performance hoop product. In past years, the collaboration has yielded a five-shoe African- inspired “It Takes 5ive” campaign and shamelessly bold, iridescent version (Appropriately titled the “Just Ice Lightswitch Low”–Thanks K!) of the TS Lightswitch Low. For 2008-09, the partnership is coupling ‘Crwn’s “Brand for Champions” motif with Adi’s Team Signature Create & Command Series to create three shoes befitting the winners of the world. Specifically, the companies reworked the TS Commander Mid, TS Creator Mid, and TS Creator Low. I recently got the chance to sit down with folks from both camps and receive a behind-the-scenes look at the production and inspiration behind each model. Read on…

Going into the interview, I was interested in learning more about how each shoe was produced. With the atypical materials, concepts and marketing involved, I figured ongoing circumspection was necessary to properly execute such a unique project. Brian from the adidas Portland offices explains, “The original concepts for the shoes start 18 months out.” From there, changes in materials are meted out by the brand’s marketing department and Undrcrwn. UNDRCRWN founder and head designer Dustin Canalin explains, “It’s hard to market sometimes because the shoes are always being changed. But that’s the great thing about our projects with adidas—they keep us involved in every step of the process.”

With a skilled production squad backing the project, the brands centralized their efforts on developing product that was reflective of a “winning” attitude on and off the courts. UNDRCRWN Public Relations Manager Tracy Royal explains via stock e-mail, “UNDRCRWN is the Brand for Champions. When you win and nobody believes you could do it; that is what UNDRCRWN stands for.” Each shoe in the series employs a different approach in evoking a feeling of victory.

Toned up in a cream/white/red/blue color scheme, the Creator Low hearkens back to the days of set-shots, short shorts, and high socks. (Don’t let the look fool you—these guys and gals could play!) The shoe’s buttery canvas upper and rubber midsole provide an element of practical functionality that makes the shoe my favorite in the pack. And while the shoe looks streamline and simple on a surface level, the “GilIIIZero” proved to be quite burdensome during the manufacturing process. Brian maintains, “This one was hard…Dustin wanted a canvas upper and rubber midsole and outsole…this required lots of redesign because the shoe still has to stand up to the rigors an NBA player would place on it.” Their ongoing diligence will certainly be appreciated by Gilbert Arenas (If he can get healthy, that is!) as he’ll be expected to wear the TS Low was the season moves into the New Year. I have a hunch that he might dig the “World Champions” logo stitched in cursive along the heel panel, too. The application is just too sweet!

The Creator Mid is distinguished by the mark of champions everywhere—the jewelry. Featuring an all-encompassing embossed ring pattern along the upper and gem logo on the heel panel, the shoe is offered up in a black/yellow/silver colorway and exudes a look that UNDRCRWN’s Canalin maintains is, “Pretty straightforward.”

In an attempt to demoralize the The League’s “gangster” roots, NBA Commish David Stern and his nefarious gang of “Sternbots” implemented a suit-first, suit-second, suit-all-day dress code. The collaborative partners decided to have fun with the ordinance, crafting the TS Commander with luxurious ambition in mind. The Commander’s checkered upper, striped ankle strap and green/black/red color scheme and gold lace plate is reminiscent of that ol’ Gucci flavor. Canalin expostulates, “The shoe was an attempt to capture a life of aspiration—the nice car and trophy wife, the championship lifestyle.”

The UNDRCRWN x adidas Command and Create Champions series will all be released today, Monday, December 15, 2008 for $125. The Creator Mid and Commander are limited to 500 pairs worldwide and will be available through UNDRCRWN’s online store and selected urban accounts for. The canvas-oriented Creator Low will be limited to 100 pairs and will be available only at UNDRCRWN’s website.

On Tuesday November 4, 2008, the world will change forever. (I would say nation, but America always seems to be getting into some global skirmish or another.) Prominent politicians John McCain and Barack Obama will square off in the political arena, vying for the spot as top diplomatic dog in our wonderful nation; on the hardwood, behemoth ballplayers Tracy McGrady and Kevin Garnett will be battling it out in a game that will probably be nothing more than meaningless fodder. At least they’ll be playing in some righteous kicks.

T-Mac and KG will be sporting two exclusive “pro-vote” oriented shoes that evening, the former rolling out in a pair of TS Creators, the latter in TS Commanders. McGrady’s product is toned up in a white base, but is distinguished by both red and white/blue “Star” accents. His signature emblem is nestled underneath the shoe’s ankle collar. One of adidas’ two mantras for the evening, “Change is Needed, Vote ’08,” is stitched onto the heel.

First-time champion Kevin Garnett will play in his ultra-sturdy TS Commander design on the fourth. With “Embrace Change, Vote ‘08” ingrained along the upper ankle, the shoe is complimented nicely by a white upper, green branding, and the glossy “Stars” that mark McGrady’s pair.

November 4, 2008 will undoubtedly be a night of epic transformation. When I look at this limited duo on a deeper level, I don’t see two ballplayers wearing election-oriented kicks, rather, I see two high-school graduates reveling in their ability to vote! That’s right folks— whether you’re a high school graduate or not, doctor, or even a millionaire—get out there, do your part, and vote! The Three Stripes has no plans to release these one-night only kicks, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated of any changes.