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The friendly, or at least mostly friendly, fued between Trekkies and Star Wars fans over which of the classic entertainment entities is better has lived on for decades. The debate is probably familiar to anyone born within the last century. We’re all partial to one or the other, and even if we haven’t seen either, we tend to lean towards the side of a friend when the discussion arises. Although last week we mentioned the Airwalk x Star Trek release that coincides with the DVD becoming available, the Star Wars films haven’t seen a release since the animated Clone Wars release in 2008. Inevitably, the timeless debate will be back in the spotlight again, albeit in footwear form, thanks to this upcoming release from adidas Originals.

The first of the sneakers released in this collection was inspired by the Jedi Master himself, Yoda. The ZX700 Boat Shoe was chosen to represent the wise character that’s regarded as one of the most powerful Jedi Masters in the film series. Colors were chosen based off the character’s wardrobe. Stepping up the creativity, adidas Originals decided on materials that well represent the character of Yoda, even down to the texture of the tongue which mimics the characters forehead.

The second sneaker in the release is inspired by the X-Wing piloting Luke Skywalker. Skywalker’s image from the final scenes of the film has been placed on the tongue. While colors choices were influenced by the color of his uniform in those triumphant moments. The Top Ten was chosen as the canvas, and once again textures play a key role in what could have been Luke’s sneaker of choice for his battles with the dark side.

With as many fans as there are of the Star Wars films, and the success of the previous adidas Originals and Star Wars partnership, these shoes should be popular with both Star Wars fans and sneakerheads alike when they arrive at retailers in the Spring of 2010. Of course with the sneakers, adidas has also created a line of clothing as part of the collection that will also be available next year. All in all it looks like a successful collaboration, at least in continuing the debate of Star Trek versus Star Wars. Which side are you on?

via Highsnobiety