PROFILE
Born in 1981, he joined Text Trading (now Foot Locker ATMOS Japan) in 2000. Currently, he is the creative director and senior men's director of ATMOS, overseeing the store's operations and buying.
01: adidas Originals JABBAR LO ATMOS
Arranged vividly in atmos blue.
HOUYHNHNM: Let's start with "adidas Originals. What kind of model is this?
Kojima: This is a special-order model for ATMOS, based on the classic "Jabber" of yesteryear, but with an added twist.
Adidas Originals "JABBAR LO ATMOS" to be released September 27, 2024. ￥17,600
HOUYHNHNM: "Jabber", I miss it.
Kojima: The signature model of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who once played in the NBA. It is famous among sneaker freaks.
HOUYHNHNM's: What is the point of the arrangement?
Kojima: The upper is finished in blue, the key color of "ATMOS. . The suede upper and sole have been treated with a vintage look.
HOUYHNHNM: I see. The suede has a nice texture.
Kojima: In addition, there is an inline model. . It is a reissued version that reproduces the colors of the time.
adidas Originals "JABBAR HI" ￥15,400 on the left , "JABBAR LO 01" ￥14,300 on the right Both will be available on September 27, 2024
HOUYHNHNM's: There is a sense that the popularity of coat-type products has calmed down, but this is a good thing.
Kojima: Exactly. I reiterate that good things are good, regardless of trends and such.
