Smaller 3M elements scattered across the shoe reflect Berlin’s Chrome Bomber history, which still has a very big influence in the local graffiti scene to this day. The structure of the green panel on the inside is reminiscent of a wire mesh fence that has to be overcome in order to pursue one’s graffiti passion in the yard. But that’s not all: embedded in a material mix of pinstripe mesh & suede are numerous other details such as a hybrid logo of Overkill Quote and “Flammable” warning on the heel and lacetags, a stitched “Overkill” on the toe box, an “OK” tag on the heel cage as well as an adidas logo crossed by the Overkill Quote (and vice versa) on the respective tongues. From the bright upper materials in neon yellow, pink, purple & red, which are inspired by the color palette of Montana Gold graffiti cans and refer to our formative childhood days in the 1990s, to the mudguard in concrete look, which pays tribute to the slab construction tristesse of our hometown Berlin, the graffiti reference runs like a green thread through the overall work of art. Now also read more about PUMA’s Fast Rider and Future Rider silhouettes.The name “Overkill” is representative of the variety of colors and materials as well as the numerous details that this shoe delivers. Remaining pairs drop online, a global release follows on November 9, 2019. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall every customer of this pack will get 100 Euro “Welcome Money” at this event, which effectively results in a retail price of only 160 € for both shoes. The exclusive in-store release takes place at Overkill Shop in Berlin, where the pack retails for 260 €. Limited to 1989 pairs, the Overkill x adidas ZX 8000 No Walls Needed Pack launches on November 2, 2019. Brand: Overkill x adidas Consortium Model: ZX 10000C Key Features: The gray base evokes the color of ’80s and ’90s games consoles, with premium suede lending an elevated look. Release Details – Overkill x adidas ZX 8000 No Walls Needed Pack At the 20th anniversary, they released three 577s in the colors of Black (for the Berlin bear), red (for the Soviet occupation zone) and blue (for the US occupation zone). Printed laces and the “1 of 1989” tongue label then finalize the sneakers.Įxactly 10 years ago, Overkill already did a Berlin Wall-themed collab – back then with New Balance. Marked with four unique symbols on each heel, the design pays homage to crucial themes of EQUALITY, INDIVIDUALITY, FREEDOM, and UNITY. They all use synthetic suede and mesh uppers, a reflective material on heels and webbing stripes on the side panels. Each of the four sneakers features a different design, allowing the wearer to mix and match freely.

Both shoes arrive in a special Berlin Wall box. Visitors from the GDR received this amount upon entering West Germany, with visitor numbers increasing dramatically after 1989.

The two sneakers are sold together, with the addition of a second pair symbolizing the 100 German mark of “welcome money”. In addition, the ZX 8000 is a local favorite closely associated with the city of Berlin. Its “ I WANT, I CAN” slogan perfectly mirrors the attitude of the peaceful revolution that ended the GDR’s oppressive regime.

The most obvious aspect is that the adidas shoe also originally released in the late 80s. The Overkill x adidas ZX 8000 No Walls Needed Pack celebrates this important turning point with two special Three Stripes sneakers.Ĭonsidering its history, the ZX 8000 proves to be a suitable base for this collab. The fall of the Berlin Wall took place three decades ago, finally reuniting the country’s capital. This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of the most important events in Germany’s recent history.

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