[Sole Spotlight – 7.4.13] –
The And1 Entourage Mids 5 Elements pack – Water (performance)
Inks and Images: FLASH aka g_sk1lls
Hey AND Juans, Sole
Spotlight for the month of July features a new colorway from the recently
released Entourage Mids model of AND1.
Part of the 5 Elements pack that is yet-to-be-released locally – the Water pair (alongside Fire, Metal,
Wood, and Earth) sports a wave-like skin, and comes in a bright blue/gray
colorway. S/O to Rob Purvy and AJ Vander Woude (AND1 US) for this recent batch of shoes that I received last June 2013.
Water and Wood
(green) are set to be released within Q3 of this year according to sources from
AKT!V / Relzbach (local distributor of AND1). The 5 Elements pack was previously featured here in AND1 Ph, click here for the related article. Posted below some images of the said model.
This model (and all of
its color variants) features:
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Upper:
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High density synthetic
upper material provides lighter weight and increased durability.
o
Hybrid low-sew process
enhances comfort.
o
Triangular quarter
ventilation windows provide great breathability and lateral support.
o
Mesh tongue keeps the
feet cool.
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Bottom:
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High rebound sockliner
provides excellent energy return.
o
Molded EVA midsole
design gives extra cushioning.
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Non-marking, high
quality tinted rubber compounds provides great traction.
o
Extended airbag provides
comfort and reduces shock.
o L2G design provides optimal court feel by reducing distance from the
ground.
AND1's version of icy soles.
I’ve recently hooped with
this model on the hardwood, and I’m so impressed with its performance that I’m
making it my default playing pair whenever I use a blue jersey. While I’m currently using the Empire Mids for
playing (both varsity red/white and white/blue/red Japan CW), the Entourage Mid
has slowly entrenched itself in my sneaker rotation to ball in. This pair is a must-get, as it boasts of good
breathability, ankle support, superior traction, and yes – just the right
weight.
Check out the Kanji symbol on the heel section,
matching the dynamic colors that tie back to the Water element.
On a personal note, I wish this Water CW had a
different color of laces, but that’s just a minor gripe as those can easily be
replaced to match any jersey/pair of shorts.
I’m currently keeping the stock laces, but I might swap it for another
pair of electric blues or quite possibly a gray set (to match the sole’s
colors).
More pictures of the shoe below. Similar to the Empire/Empire 2.0 Mids’
performance, this pair is recommended for players looking for a shoe that can
provide comfort, support, performance, and on-court attitude (the 5 Elements
pack does feature some bright colorways, making them highly noticeable).
Sole Spotlight from AND1 Ph will continue to feature
more new models in the coming months.
Stay tuned and check us out regularly, AND Juans. ONE!
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