FASHION FIX: Melanie Oudin to showcase "COURAGE" adidas style

Here's a look at the new, customized adidas Barricades 6.0 Melanie Oudin will be working during her campaign at this year's US Open. The 18-year old, who's "BELIEVE" kicks made headlines during her thrilling run to her first Grand Slam quarterfinal last season, designed them herself at miadidas.com and chose the word "COURAGE" this time around.

“The reason I chose the word COURAGE is because in order to believe you have to have the courage to do so,” said Mels. “Courage to me means playing with no fear and going for it no matter what. You can believe in yourself so much but unless you have the courage to go on the court and put yourself on the line every time you won't make it. You need courage and belief to make it to the top.”

I'm liking this color combo much better than last year's for sure. Let's hope Mels, who's entering Flushing Meadows on a 4-match losing streak and carrying a huge bag of ranking points on her back, will somehow let her game do the talking as well.

Visit miadidas.com for more details on how to make your own customized pair.


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FASHION FIX: Sam + Mel get personal with their adidas Barricade V's

Sam Querrey + Melanie Oudin will be debuting new one-of-a-kind adidas Barricade V's personally customized by the American ballers for their US Open campaigns.

The US Open Series champ was looking for a style that really stood out and announced his arrival as a contender on tour while Mel's inspiration was more introspective and features the word "BELIEVE" on the side which is a manifestation of her motivation to succeed.


You can check out more details on their designs and customize your own Barricade V's over at miadidas.com.


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