While most collaborations seem to be losing steam and the concept becomes increasingly difficult to execute, adidas Originals has partnered up with mastermind Japan. The two trend-setting brands created a pair of sneakers done up in mastermind Japan’s signature skull motif, rock-and-roll aesthetic for a cool blacked-out  collection of sneakers celebrating the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Instead of an appropriate soccer cleat, the duo decided to create a  basketball silhouette called the Hardland. The shoes tongue takes on a more brazen look, featuring a large white skull and cross bones mastermind Japan logo. Also, instead of marking the shoes with three-stripes on the side, Adidas decided to move their branding to the lower end of the tongue. The Hardland sneakers come equipped with an interesting lace system which defies the traditional equidistant eyelets, allowing wearers to take more creative liberty in “webbing” their shoes. More images after the jump!