The Seven Best adidas Sneaker Releases This Week
Not every great sneaker release has to reinvent footwear. In fact, adidas seems to be at its strongest when it doesn't. While every other brand is busy chasing the next viral trends or shocking collaboration, the Three Stripes continues to expand on their world of performance and design. From terrace classics to futuristic runners and streetwear favorites, they're all part of the same conversation now.
In this instalment of our our weekly lineup of adidas releases, find proof that adidas offers great design week by week. From a skate-inspired naughties runner via adidas' Hardies collab to a snakeskin Brain Dead bowling shoe and a morse-code monochrome BW Run — this week was so full of standouts we couldn't decide on one and picked... seven of them.
Please note: Some sneakers may sell out at speed.
Shop this week's best adidas sneaker releases below
ADISTAR CONTROL 5 x HARDIES Shoes
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Coming to a boutique skate shop near you, skateboarding’s IYKYK brand Hardies goes full noughties nostalgia with this maroon runner. In classic 2000s fashion, the chunky silhouette pairs a breathable mesh upper with Adiprene+ cushioning. But the collaboration really brings the attitude through rhinestone-studded 3-Stripes and Hardies/adidas branding at the heel.
BOWLING BRAIN DEAD Shoes
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: For a brand rooted in references, Brain Dead has gone satisfyingly vintage with its latest adidas Bowling collaboration. In flamboyant snakeskin-inspired leather, with a leopard-print counterpart, this ’70s-inspired silhouette is far from your regular sneaker collaboration. Leaning into the weird and wonderful, it looks equally at home at a bowling alley hangout or a Brooklyn bar.
Terrex Skychaser Ultra GORE-TEX Hiking Shoes
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Look no further than adidas Terrex for fall’s favorite “ugly,” hyper-technical footwear. The Skychaser Ultra is a GORE-TEX hiking shoe designed to take on the great outdoors, fitted with a premium OrthoLite sockliner and a rugged outsole for traction underfoot. This bright backcountry number is just as primed for fashion’s ongoing love affair with gear that looks ready for anything.
SAMBA OG SHOES
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Who would’ve thought a hairy Samba would be the icon’s next evolution? With its classic, muted colorways seemingly reaching saturation point, adidas leans into the weird with this shaggy Burnt Sienna rendition. Topped off with contrasting Clear Sky rope laces, it’s a weird and wonderful take on a familiar favorite, strictly for the adidas heads.
Hellstar Megaride S2 Shoes
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Los Angeles streetwear darling Hellstar brings an exaggerated edge to the Megaride S2. Loud and dramatic, the collaboration pairs a mesh upper with a molded cage, signature flame details, and a zipped shroud over the laces. Honestly, it’s a fitting collision of the two worlds: adidas’ technical running heritage with all the spirit of an LA rebel.
HYPERBOOST RUN Running Shoes
Release Date: October 8
Editor's Notes: Fall road running never looked so good. For anyone tiring of neutral running gear, the Hyperboost Run stakes its claim in Hi-Res Yellow, Iron Metallic, and Grey Five. Beneath its Primeweave woven upper sits Hyperboost Pro cushioning, paired with a LIGHTTRAXION outsole and Continental rubber forefoot pods. From easy miles to tempo sessions, this is a future parkrun powerhouse.
BW RUN Shoes -.. -. -.. (DND)
Release Date: October 9
Editor's Notes: This adidas runner is so subtle, it needs decoding. The BW Run “-.. -. -..” — DND in Morse code — pairs a low-profile silhouette with a deep Preloved Ink colorway that feels ideal for fall’s early evenings. From mixed-metal eyelets to a mesh upper layered with leather overlays, there’s certainly more than meets the eye with this heritage-inspired sneaker.
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