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adidas’ Sumptuous Walking Shoe Is a Flat-Soled Paradise

Written by Morgan Smith in Sneakers

adidas is once again off the islands to unearth another classic sneaker, a.k.a the Palma.

Inspired by the resort city of Palma, Mallorca, Spain, the Palma sneaker emerges as this laidback model, designed with velvety leather uppers and cushioned, albeit flat, foam soles.

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It's one of the more minimalist sneakers from adidas' Island Series, which also includes models like the Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Tahiti.

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Really, the Palma looks more like Stan Smith walking shoes (perforated stripes and all), whereas other island-themed sneakers carry a Samba-like aesthetic.

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Like several other sneakers from adidas' City and Island collections, the Palma is officially back in 2025, having been revived by Billy's and adidas.

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Retailing for ¥16,500, or around $106, the adidas Palma is scheduled to officially return in "Shadow Brown" on December 12 on Billy's website.

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Morgan Smith

Morgan Smith is a style writer at Highsnobiety, born in Virginia and currently based out of New York. If it's a cool, new sneaker or super nice clothing item (or collection), Morgan has more than likely written about it. Morgan has worked in the fashion industry since 2018, writing for publications, managing social media, leading her own sneaker-focused platform, and interviewing fashion figures like Joe Freshgoods and Dapper Dan. Morgan's writing spans several topics, including runway show coverage and trend pieces. Sneakers, celebrity style, pop culture moments, and emerging fashion brands remain her faves. When Morgan isn't glued to her laptop, you can catch her binging the latest season of "Love is Blind" or obsessing over the new Rihanna 'fit that just dropped. By the way, Morgan interviewed the bad gal, too.

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