"Y-3 is a strong examination of the blend of sport and style and the tension caused by mixing tradition with all that is modern."  — Yohji Yamamoto Y-3 builds on the legend of the famed adidas Nizza basketball shoes, using them as inspiration to create the experimental style and completely new look of the Ajatu Court Formal Shoes. The upper is inspired by formal wear but then rebels against the idea with nylon and suede upper with neoprene details.