Having previously collaborated on several projects, including explorations of tennis culture and Japanese wrestling style, adidas Originals and Brain Dead reunite this December with a nostalgic head-to-toe capsule. This time, the collection takes direct inspiration from the sports and video game aesthetics of the 2000s.

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Apparel and footwear draw on design codes from the adidas archive, featuring reflective silver details and distinctive panel constructions, and are rounded out by matching accessories.

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The apparel offering includes several key pieces, such as a Japanese Noragi-inspired Climacool Track Top with matching Track Pants, a metallic-finish Football Jersey paired with coordinating Shorts, and an All-Over Print Goalkeeper Jersey. The selection is rounded out by an additional Track Top, Track Pants and a T-Shirt.

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The Drop includes two footwear models: the Climacool 2 and the Taekwondo Mei.

Originally released in 2003 as an evolution of the OG Climacool, the Climacool 2 was equipped with a futuristic vent system that set it apart at the time.

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Brain Dead now reinterprets the model with metallic vents, reflective green mesh and yellow accents.

The Taekwondo Mei Brain Dead features a black upper, white stripes and an off-white outsole.

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The adidas Originals x Brain Dead Collection will be released in limited quantities on December 18 and will be available at select retailers: 43einhalb AFEW, Asphaltgold, BSTN and SUPPA.

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Photos via adidas