Available: Dwight Howard’s adidas SuperBeast

by | Jan 29, 2011 | All, Basketball | 6 comments

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As the Orlando Magic gear up for the playoff stretch of the NBA season, All-Star center Dwight Howard will be introducing the SuperBeast, a second version of his signature shoe. The SuperBeast packs premium material innovation and an advanced cushioning package in a sleek silhouette. Now you can own the SuperBeast, currently available in three different colorways at Eastbay.

The upper features adidas’ micro-injected SprintSkin upper, which is employed for reinforcement during hard lateral movement. Made of a lightweight rubber material, SprintSkin is seamlessly applied to a mesh base to enhance breathability.

Other SuperBeast features include Dwight-specific oversized branding, a spacer mesh textile inner liner, PU insole and a double-stacked, Z-shaped Torsion system in the midsole. The Torsion system features deep flex grooves that run along the arch of the foot and allow it to rotate freely and twist inward, while slowing the rate that the ankle can move outward. Comfort is also aided by a new Nano cushioning element that compresses when activated.

Dwight will debut the SuperBeast as a starter in next month’s NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. To coincide with the event, adidas is releasing a special “Red Carpet Edition” of the SuperBeast. The shoe is Hollywood-themed, featuring details such as flash bulb graphic detailing on the reflective side panels, aluminum 3-Stripes and a plush red footbed.

You can pre-order the SuperBeast in two Orlando Magic colorways, as well as the limited-edition “All-Star” colorway at Eastbay today.

Pre-Order: adidas SuperBeast

adidas Superbeast Black Blue

adidas Superbeast White Grey Blue

adidas SuperBeast All-Star Dark Grey Aluminum

6 Comments

  1. teemasuoka
    teemasuoka on January 29, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    The black pair is sick.

  2. NDP
    NDP on January 30, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Most excited I’ve been for an adi Basketball shoe since the TS Creator. But that red forefoot unit needs to be blue — out of place on the ASGs!!

  3. Nene33
    Nene33 on February 2, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    🙄 Yeah, we’re all gonna be shocked when you end up hating ’em, SMH.

  4. LeeC
    LeeC on February 12, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Why is the material on the ASG different?

  5. BRich
    BRich on February 12, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    The All-Star Game shoe is more themed than the other two. The upper is 3M reflective – and the big 3-Stripes have a platinum effect. With the game being in LA this year, they created a shoe that reflected that Hollywood lifestyle.

    The Superbeast is awesome.

  6. AK
    AK on February 18, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Is the All Star game shoe actually playable in or is it just for show? I’m a little worried about the plush red footbed.