Gathering 22 of the world’s key retailers, from streetwear stores to high end boutiques – all with their own individual vision concerning design and style – the aZX project comprises an open brief for limited-edition release collaborations to run alongside classic adidas ZX running shoe designs.

The logical conclusion to the aZX concept is to take the project and alphabet full circle by celebrating it with the two minds behind the adidas ZX legacy.

Jacques Chassaing and Markus Thaler, have played unique roles in the birth and ongoing love affair that shoe connoisseurs have with our brand and the ZX running collection both past and present, Jacques is one of the famous adi designers responsible for many iconic adidas styles including all the ZX designs, while Markus was the shoe craftsman who brought all the iconic and timeless shoes to life.

Jacques began his shoe making and designing career in the early 1970’s, being a key member of adidas France from its inception in 1981 and progressing to his current role as Design Concepts Director.

Markus started his career with adidas back in early 70’s working alongside Adi Dassler, learning from the master himself and continuing adi’s craftsmanship legacy in the creation of some of the most famous styles, more recently playing a leading role in the development of the Equipment and Torsion-bar ranges.

Both men are constantly striving to improve and innovate, and the finale of the AZX collection offers a rare opportunity for these pioneers to revisit the much-revered ZX 8000 silhouette and create a handmade interpretation of the design that embellishes the shoe’s key elements using the finest, most cutting edge materials and applications.

There couldn’t be a more appropriate conclusion to a celebration of a seminal running shoe on a grand scale as the original collaborators return to the iconic source material once again with the legendary stripes, lines and panels revisited, and the ZX truly redefined.

The ZX 8000, which makes up the Z and X in the alphabet of the collaboration series, will be released in very limited quantities. Each consortium retail partner will receive only one (1) pair of the sneaker and can choose how to give them away. Wood Wood for example chose to make a competition and ask people to create their own alphabet. Check that out here.

Now head on after the jump, to see lots of detailed images of the adidas “Jacques Chassaing & Markus Thaler” ZX 8000.

Thanks to Overkill we can already give you a look at selected Spring 2009 styles out of the Adidas collection. 
The ZX series continues strong and will be offering new colorways of the ZX 7000, ZX 8000 and ZX 9000. The Attitude Hi comes in a number of strong colorways and a new sleek outfit with nice detailing on the back heel. Last but not least the Torsion comes in some crazy color-ups, but also in its most classic outfit – the Torsion Racer OG comes back.
Expect the line-up that we present you here to release anywhere between January 2009 to March 2009.
Lots of Adidas Spring 2009 styles are previews after the jump.

Last week we gave you a first look at the Adidas Fall ‘08 ZX Craftmanship Pack and as of today they are available at Styles.
The pack consists of a ZX800, ZX7000 and a ZX9000. All three come in a mix of leather, suede and mesh on the upper in pale colors.
Check out images of the other two after the jump.

adidas will be releasing this week the ZX "Craftmanship" pack. It consists of a ZX 9000, ZX 800 and a ZX 7000. All three come in a mix of materials and colors and the outcome is definitely strong. The pack is part of the adidas Fall/Winter ‘08 collection.
Styles will have it in stock as of tomorrow, June 6th.
More images after the jump.

We present you the Adidas ZX OG Series. There is a ZX7000 and a ZX9000 in this series coming in OG colors. The two sneakers will be released at Solebox around July.
Check out the other one after the jump.