The 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 first installment of our our weekly lineup of adidas releases, find proof that adidas offers great design week by week, with everyhting from a brand-new K-Pop Maryjane by JENNIE, the return of a football's beloved Glenburn, and the latest slimmed down Y-3. Be it in avant-garde ways or by honoring its roots, adidas is in the business of redefining staple sneakers.
Please note: Some sneakers may sell out at speed.
Shop this week's best adidas sneaker releases below
ADIDAS JENNIE SUPERSTAR SQ BALLET SHOES
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Two superstars are better than one, and adidas and JENNIE's Superstar SQ Ballet is a true K-Pop treat. From the square toe to the elastic sock liner, there's a healthy dose of weird details throughout, but never at the expense of its overall aesthetic. Creative, cute and, importantly, comfortable, the JENNIE Superstar Ballet is definitely among the better Mary Jane-sneaker hybrids.
Adizero EVO SL Shoes
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Popular at both the PR firm and the park run, the Adizero EVO SL is back in the moodiest of midnight blues. A navy upper and cushiony sole? Gone are the days of the eyesore running shoes. Part of adidas' expansive world of runners, the Adizero EVO SL has become the hero of amateur athletes the world over.
GLENBURN Shoes
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: This skate-inspired terrace go-to shows that, in adidas' eyes, the two worlds are closer than ever. Originally a casual favourite, this heritage sneaker has become a skate darling, as seen in an upcoming Daewon Song collaboration. In an all brown leather and gum-sole look with EVO comfort tech, the GLENBURN is a new school take on an old school staple.
TAEKWONDO MEI ELITE SHOES
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: No one predicted the rise of martial arts sneakers into the canon of fashion footwear, but the adidas Taekwondo truly defied trend forecasters, and its MEI Elite version is to do just the same. From its asymmetric lacing to its split sole, theres something distinctly futuristic about this Taekwondo, in this soft brown upper with contrast stitching. The Taekwondo MEI Elite isn't just any other trendy training sneaker.
SAMBA OG SHOES
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Forget the hype, adidas goes full incognito mode with the newest colorway of the Samba OG. In a Carbon leather upper, and all black sole, there is nothing flashy about this Samba. But sometimes, it helps you appreciate a truly iconic silhouette. Effortlessly wearable, and incredibly understated, this shadowy Samba is certified staple.
Y-3 SUPERSTAR 3G Shoes
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: The world of Y-3 is all about silhouette, and this stripped back superstar is no different. The thick sole is swapped out for a tapered shape, leading from the shell toe to the Yohji Yamamoto signature on the heel. The leather upper leans into the refined roots of the Y-3 collaboration series, showcasing premium materials at an accessible price point. The Y-3 Superstar 3G is yet another testament to great team work.
Tokyo Shoes
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Low profile, sleek, and '70s-inspired, the Tokyo is back — and in brown this time. Elegant and slender, the Tokyo remains one of the more fashion-forward children of the adidas litter. Its uncomplicated shape and up- or down-dress-versatility make this sneaker an elevating addition to any wardrobe.
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