The Midwest x adidas Forum Low 'Black Gum' pairs retro hoops style with the creative vision of designer Darryl Brown. The upper is secured with an adjustable ankle strap and features black leather paneling, tonal hairy suede overlays, and contrasting cream-colored leather on the toe box and serrated three-stripes. Atop the sneaker's tongue tag and X-shaped overlay, a circular crimson graphic draws inspiration from Brown's Toledo high school logo. The low-top is mounted on a durable gum rubber cupsole, highlighted by an exposed EVA wedge on the medial sidewall.