8 Facts About Adidas

1. Kanye West and Adidas are slowly but surely rolling out more colorways of the Yeezy 500, including the "Utility Black" joint that dropped during the Summer and several other pastel colorways that 'Ye unveiled.

2. On 14 June 2012, Adidas posted on their Facebook page a picture of a pair of Jeremy Scott-designed shoes containing shackles.

3. In 2015, Adidas launched "Creating the New" as its new strategic business plan until 2020.

4. In November 2016, Adidas teased a sneaker made from ocean plastic.

5. In 2008, Adidas made a concerted move into English cricket market by sponsoring English batting star Kevin Pietersen after the cancellation of his lifetime deal with Woodworm, when they ran into financial difficulties.

6. In January 2015, Adidas launched the footwear industry's first reservation mobile app.

7. In November 2011, Adidas announced that it would acquire outdoor action sport performance brand Five Ten through a share purchase agreement.

8. On 11 April 2006, Adidas announced an 11-year deal to become the official NBA clothing provider.