It was rumored forever and the team news hit last fall but as of SIA this past week, adidas gave us a solid look at what it’s going to mean for them to be in the snowboard game. Taking a cue from other sneaker brands that have done it, adidas is starting their program with heritage, taking the Samba and flipping it into a shred boot. How does it ride? We don’t know yet but are looking forward to time on snow in them later this winter. Let us know what you think and check out a couple more looks after the jump.

adidas proudly welcomes Jake Blauvelt as the first team rider for the adidas Snowboarding program. To kick things off, they made Jake a signature apres shred boot just in time for the snow to start falling. Keep your eyes peeled for other team announcements soon and the full line of adidas Snowboarding products to drop for the 2013/14 season. Closer look at the boots after the jump.