Last summer, the adidas Consortium division hooked up with several boutiques and retailers through their AZX Project. The large-scale collaboration promised one winner a chance to design their own pair of Adi Originals. The unknown winner of the competition, selected the ZX700 as a template, and created a shoe brimming with details. The model’s white upper is accented by orange shoe laces and features silhouettes of famous skylines and architecture from European cities rising up from the black midsole. The adidas Consortium AZX ZX700Y is available now at select accounts worldwide.

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With today marking the release of the final installment of the adidas aZX collection, a new video has been brought to our attention that features Jacques Chassaing, the design concept director for adidas and Markus Thaler, the team leader for technical management and senior pattern engineer for adidas Originals. The video consists of a detailed background information regarding the aZX line and also discusses the transition from a classic performance shoe to a more modern fashionable sneaker. Lastly, the letters Z and X will be taken up by the sneaker shown being created in the video, a special model designed by both Chassaing and Thaler. The special model will be limited to one pair per participating aZX partner retailer.

adidas‘ aZX collection has come to an end with the release of the last installment this past Saturday, but there seems to be one model that has just popped up. One of the last sneakers in the series has been dubbed the “Ultimate Model” an adidas ZX 8000 designed by two long time adidas employees, Jacques Chassaing  and Markus Thaler.

The master crafters decided to come with the ZX 8000 that is made up of premium materials and cutting edge applications. The brightly designed sneakers also come equipped with the two designers sketched on the tongue. Unfortunately, the adidas ZX 8000 will be available at aZX partners with each only getting one pair. Via Sneaker Freaker.

adidas aZX ZX 8000 – Ultimate Model

adidas aZX ZX 8000 – Ultimate Model

adidas aZX ZX 8000 – Ultimate Model

adidas aZX ZX 8000 – Ultimate Model

Just a friendly reminder, adidas is scheduled to release the third series of the aZX collection with letters Q to W. Included in the recent collection are a batch of the best stores found across the world including DQM, A.R.C, Sneakers N Stuff, Crooked Tongues, Undefeated, VA and Wood Wood, each providing a special ZX model. Here is a full list of the models that will be releasing tomorrow at select retailers including Proper.

DQM ZX 90
A.R.C. ZX 7000
SNS ZX 450
CROOKED TONGUES ZX 9000
UNDEFEATED ZX 8000
VA ZX 9000
WOOD WOOD ZX 9000

adidas‘ impressive aZX continues with the final installment being presented today. Representing letters Q through W, DQM, A.R.C, Sneakers N Stuff, Crooked Tongues, Undefeated, VA and Wood Wood are the names of the selected shops to make up the last drop. Look for the Q to W collection to hit shops worldwide on October 18th.  Check out all six after the jump with a detailed description of each. Via hs.

DQM ZX 90

Dave’s Quality Meats’ ‘Q’ choice to pick the slimline ZX 90 design means a shoe that’s perfect for everyday wear, and well suited to cycling via some stylish applications and utilitarian additions to this contemporary Torsion runner. Reflective mesh and paneling means extra visibility, while the mix of sky blue, bright red, light green and black is a unique but aesthetically pleasing one, with a matching lace for each colour. These New Yorkers are professionals when it comes to collaborative footwear, and from the choice-of-model to the minimal branding, thinking differently again for this opportunity has made for another classic.

adidas aZX Q to W

adidas aZX Q to W

A.R.C. ZX 7000

Alife Rivington Club’s premium approach to footwear, branding and retail extends to their ‘R’ addition to aZX. On a quest to offer an antidote to the obnoxious footwear on offer elsewhere, their ZX 7000 stays tasteful, with deep reds throughout on an upper constructed from nylon mesh, leather and suede. A simple concept expertly executed, it gives this key moment in adidas running innovation a rugged, eyecatching look that blends two key shades, with undeniably classy results and the laces to match. Bringing the best out this silhouette, the Alife crew have delivered another makeup with panache.

adidas aZX Q to W

adidas aZX Q to W

SNS ZX 450

Sweden’s SneakersNStuff team’s respect for the ZX 450 shines through in their take on this classic runner, transforming it into an autumnal hometown salute as the ‘S’ in the aZX alphabet. Shades of green, including the classic adidas fairway on the stripes, ghilly lace and heel tab, constructed from nothing but waterproof materials, with an unexpected but particularly complimentary orange appearance on the outsole that stays in line with the shoe’s legacy but carries an intensely personal vision. Fallen leaves decorate the footbed, while branded lace tips and reflective forefoot panels complete a premium makeover.

adidas aZX Q to W

adidas aZX Q to W

CROOKED TONGUES ZX 9000

Representing for the ‘T’ in aZX, Londons’ Crooked Tongues crew opted for the top-of-the-line ZX 9000 model for its Soft Cell, sci-fi styling and Torsion technology, with a makeup that lets the yellow of the outsole bar application spill into the midsole and side panels. With cues from legendary running makeups, the black reflective stripes and paneling don’t lose sight of the unbeatable performance heritage, while grey suede, carbon effect and differing mesh textures are complimented by a plethora of custom tipped lace options, a reverential homage in the lace jewel and custom designed Torsion psychedelia on the footbeds. A perfectly balanced, menacing love letter to the ZX series.

adidas aZX Q to W

adidas aZX Q to W

UNDEFEATED ZX 8000

Undefeated’s trademark mix of performance and cutting edge design is at work on their ‘U’ interpretation of the ZX 8000. Taking the Torsion runner and giving it a clean, contemporary look, by starkly contrasting two key shades – bright orange and dazzling rave green on the footbed and Torsion bar itself, the mix of materials, – meshes and suede, completed with nylon stripes makes winning strides towards authenticity and innovation. Minimal branding, beyond the distinctive bars on the tongue indicates a retailer quietly confident of their winning form, and finished with a collection of laces for three very different looks, they remain unbeaten.

adidas aZX Q to W

adidas aZX Q to W

VA ZX 9000

Tokyo’s Styles and their VA store concept takes the ‘V’ space here, with an athletic version of the ZX 9000, that takes simple concept, and pulls it off in…style. With a name like that it was inevitable. Marl and dark grey sweatshirt materials and colours adorn the upper, while the white on the midsole sets things off strikingly. Velour stripes and a spot of bright, reflective yellow is a perfect finish, while the decision to make the Torsion bar fluorescent is a brave and effective move that makes them stand out as much as they did in their late 80’s heyday. Unorthodox materials, plus branding on the heel, tongue and a lace jewel makes for a well-executed variation on a favourite.

adidas aZX Q to W

adidas aZX Q to W

WOOD WOOD ZX 9000

With a famed sense of style and the avant garde when it comes to sportswear, Wood Wood keep the surprises coming with their ‘W’ ZX 9000 – it’s a clean design that’s wearable with just about anything. Light grey toward the forefoot and lacestays, and an iron grey white and red toward the rear, there’s a playfulness at work with the finger signs and tongue detailing that differs between the right and left foot, and a choice of lace jewels that can be switched from the traditional to something a little more art-driven. Opting to add a WW to the stitched model name on the side maintains the elegance of both partner and product, completing a clever, flattering makeup with across-the-board appeal.

adidas aZX Q to W

adidas aZX Q to W

As hot as the consortium models of the adidas aZX collection have been, adidas will give one lucky winner the Y spot in the aZX collection. Dubbed “Y Is For You”, participants enter in to adidas’ contest to design a pair of the ZX 700. In addition to having his or her pair featured in the Y spot, the winner also receives 1000 Euros and 10 pairs of the winning design. Click here to design your very own ZX 700.

adidas‘ aZX project has yielded an amazing batch of sneakers that called on top boutique’s from all around the world. After a successful first round release, two pairs from the second round have made their way on to eBay a few days before official release. So if you cannot wait a few days, click here to purchase the Patta ZX 7000 and here to purchase the ZX 700. The rest from the second round will be released on September 20th.