The heat-map look is what really catches the eye first on the MENACE x adidas Adistar Control 5 “Heat Signature,” but the idea behind it is what I like most. Steven Mena says the design is about the work people don’t see.

The time, sacrifice, and persistence behind building MENACE over the last 13 years. The purple, black, and bright gradients make that story pretty easy to see.

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Detail

Info

Style code

LB0086

Colorway

Core Black/Collegiate Purple/Super Yellow

Materials and design

Purple mesh upper with a thermal heat-map gradient across the toe and side panels; black overlays edged in iridescent patent leather; diamond tread-plate embroidery on the vamp and heel; silver reflective Three Stripes, lace loop, laces and heel curve; gothic “M” and MENACE branding; purple midsole, black rubber outsole

Retail price

$180

Sizing

Unisex

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