adidas’ Island Series is one of the most subculturally relevant families of sneakers to have existed. An essential style signifier of terrace culture in the ‘80s, the collection features more than 20 models named after islands around the world.

From Tahiti to Cancun, the list is extensive but never included the Galapagos islands. That is, until an Instagram user mocked up a fictional pair back in 2016. Now, 10 years later, the adidas Galapagos finally actually exists.

With the amount of rumors and criticism flying about online about sneakers, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the brands just stay out of it, avoiding having to read any of it.

But, as proven by the adidas Galapagos, that’s not true. After the fictional mockup of the pair hit Instagram in 2016, it became a cult icon of Three Stripes fans the world over who are now rejoicing at a dream come true.

The slimline silhouette is in keeping with the understated aesthetic of the rest of the Island Series; one of the reasons that it has had such universal appeal over decades.

But the restraint goes further than the silhouette. The true beauty of the adidas galapagos lies in its colorway. Rich burgundy covers everything from the sole unit to the heel tab.

Only the Galapagos text that traces the edge of the Three Stripes logo differs, delivered in a classic gold-foil finish. Whatever the occasion, this mythical pair will do the job.

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