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 instalment of our our weekly lineup of adidas releases, find proof that adidas offers great design week by week. With everything from BadBunny's answer to a '90 skate shoe to the purple Pokémon Adistar Control 5 and a Climacool Collegiate Runner, it was hard to pick a single standout — so we opted to pick seven!
Please note: Some sneakers may sell out at speed.
Shop this week's best adidas sneaker releases below
BadBo 1.0
Release Date: September 26
Editor's Notes: Bad Bunny’s take on a ’90s skate shoe is packed with nostalgia. With its mid-height upper and three subtle shades of blue, this would’ve gone triple platinum if it had dropped in 1996. For this new take on the icon, Bad Bunny swaps the classic three stripes for a simple white Trefoil on the upper. Nostalgic, skate-focused, and subtle: this is how you collaborate in 2026.
Penn State Nittany Lions Climacool Laced
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: The Penn State Nittany Lions Climacool offers a new way to show college pride. An off-white upper, navy three stripes, and Penn State details on the sole and tongue all speak the university’s visual language. The choice of the Climacool Laced is no coincidence, either: it’s a nod to one of the most successful college athletic programs in the US. A sure-fire campus favorite.
Handball Spezial Loafer
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: The struggle for many sneaker-loafer hybrids is deciding whether to dress up or down. adidas, true to form, balances the two with ease. In black suede, this understated Spezial Loafer pairs a subtle Trefoil on the upper with faint three-stripe detailing. Just goes to show: adidas knows how to keep things classy.
Pokemon x ADISTAR Control 5 Shoes
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Tempting as it is to make a “gotta catch ’em all” joke, this new Pokémon ADISTAR Control 5 stands out on its own. Inspired by the instantly recognizable Gengar, its bold purple upper carries subtle spooky details that nod to the Ghost-type Pokémon. Beneath that lilac upper sits the reliable ADISTAR Control sole. A daily sneaker made with Kanto’s gyms in mind.
BW Army Shoes
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Quietly one of the shoes of the summer, the BW Army has become one of the most versatile sneakers around. Now adidas leans into fall with a moody Shadow Navy colorway. The overdyed finish gives the shoe a unique, almost purple hue. Denim-heads, rejoice: this all-navy icon comes pre-dyed.
Aston Villa Handball Spezial
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: adidas leans into its terrace heritage with the Aston Villa Handball Spezial. A mainstay on any given weekend at Villa Park, the Spezial has long been a terrace favorite, and this release pays homage to that history. Dressed in claret and blue, with a lion on the heel tab, it’s a Villa sneaker through and through.
D.O.N Issue 8
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Plenty of players claim to be king of the court, but there’s only one D.O.N. The Issue 8 arrives in regal red and gold, leaning into the Cavaliers’ colors for a cohesive game-day fit. Beneath all that Cavs flair are Lightstrike Pro cushioning and an aggressive cut designed for game-winning plays. A sneaker fit for both a D.O.N. and a Cavalier.
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