adidas ZX 4000 4D Black Onix

This adidas ZX 4000 4D takes inspiration from the Kelvin temperature scale to highlight the contrast between modern mechanical production and traditional craftsmanship in footwear manufacturing. With the midsole being produced in adidas’ almost entirely automated factory in Ansbach, Germany, the ZX 4000 4D model is the product of the most automated shoe factory in the world, manufactured in an environment with virtually no heat, light, or human manpower. The shoe’s black and grey color scale reflects this, utilizing colors from the cold temperature spectrum of the Kelvin scale, while material elements, such as Primeknit upper with nubuck overlays and the shoe’s unmissable 4D midsole unit, emphasize the shoe’s futuristic edge. Finishing details include embroidered and printed graphics referencing its Kelvin values.