Pair Adidas Forum High
 
Year: 90's
Brand: Adidas
Model: Forum High
Colors: White/Blue
Reference : AG3742
Size : 9 us
Conditions: Deadstock , never worn come with original box and tag.
Note:  reissue
 
Remark: 
The year is 1983, and Adidas was a strong player on the basketball scene. In fact, our story starts in the era in which Adidas was way ahead of the Swoosh when it comes to basketball kicks. The three stripes had basketball stars like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird on its endorsement roster. And obviously, the brand wanted to outdo its predecessor, the Top Ten.Jacques Chassaing, the sneaker designer, went all out with his newest creation. He talked to players and coaches and wanted an inclusive pair of kicks. A pair that’s versatile enough to work well in whichever position the basketball player keeps. And the collective problem for players was ankles and ankle injuries. That’s why, Chassaing developed the criss-cross ankle support system!Fast forward to 1984, and the Adidas Forum is out on the market. Mind you, it retailed for $100, which is equivalent to about $290 in 2023. In other words, it was hella expensive! But still, people bought it, and it became a status symbol in a way. And in 1984, then-rookie Michael Jordan wore the kicks during the Olympic basketball trials. Of course, that was before Nike signed him and started turning the tid.