Y-3 AJATU COURT
"AJATU" means timeless, ageless, dateless in estonian language.
ajatu ‹1› ‹adj›
just nagu väljaspool aega olev v. toimuv; konkreetsest ajast, ajastust sõltumatu, üle aegade toimiv v. kehtiv"
just nagu väljaspool aega olev v. toimuv; konkreetsest ajast, ajastust sõltumatu, üle aegade toimiv v. kehtiv"
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The Nizza, a staple in adidas Basketball in the 1970's, originally features a canvas upper - as most basketball shoes back in the day - with leather stripes and canvas pull-tab while the rubber outsole kept the player anchored to the court. Extra padding around the ankle kept it comfortable and supportive.
Y-3 Ajatu Court sneakers, introduced in FW21, are inspired by adidas' Nizza basketball shoes. They are crafted with slightly wrinkled woven that's sturdy and lightweight. The exaggerated rubber soles provide grip and cushioning, and the leather and suede details make the Y-3 version of Nizza more premium. The shoe is finished with leather lining for more comfort and low versions' detachable zip cover makes the shoe fun and suitable for every occasion.
For FW21 Ajatu Court comes in 2 colorways - simple black with leather tongue cover and clear brown with suede details.
TN, new tooling with new upper
hi-top upper : Aurelien Longo
creative direction : Aurelien Longo
developer : Elisa Amerio
product manager : Lukas Ruprecht
2020
Y-3 brings sport-style to the street. Fuelled by the innovations of adidas and expressed in the style of Yohji Yamamoto, Y-3 creates progressive apparel, footwear, and accessories – a vision driven by both the sports icon and the renowned designer. Founded in 2002, Y-3 established the category of fashion sportswear – one that it continues to redefine. Nineteen years later, Y-3's signature style combines engineered garments and intensive performance with Yamamoto's singular elegance and strong tailoring. The result is a modern uniform of the streets – designed in Japanese and German ateliers and intended for the world. /a
