Brand: adidas
Model: Superstar XLG
Key Features: bold, high-rise look, leather upper, EVA sock liner, elevated platform outsole, retooled shell-toe design
Release Date: July 17
Price: $120
Buy: adidas.com and select retailers
Editor’s Notes:
It’s hard to top a classic, and in the 50 years since the adidas Superstar hit the shelves, it’s pretty easy to follow the trail of influence the iconic sneaker has left behind.
From outfitting Run DMC as they walked through concert doors (and all over coliseum floors) to receiving the BAPE treatment a few times over, the signature adidas silhouette is a certified staple with a cultural legacy spanning multiple generations.
As an homage to the Superstar’s enduring relevance, the historic German footwear label has gone into the details to give one of its top sellers a subtle remix, ushering in a new era for the renowned shoe while preserving its inimitable identity.
Featured in the OG black and white styling along with two distinct blue colorways, the Superstar XLG is outfitted with a staple leather upper and elevated sole motif, giving the refreshed silhouette a larger-than-life feel to match its pervasive stylistic energy.
With a retooled shell-toe design and EVA sock liner, the latest rendition offers a simple yet refreshed take on a timeless item, showcasing everything that makes the sneaker such a force in culture– because why change what’s already the best?
In honor of the newest addition to the Superstar family tree, we want to see how you’re incorporating the XLG silhouette into your wardrobe. Show off your fit by using #SuperstarXLG and tagging @adidasOrignals for a chance to be among those selected for our Top 30 looks celebrating the revamped staple shoe.
