A quick scroll through sneaker moodboards or news sites will tell you that right now, the days of the retro runner are numbered. Over the last few years, running kicks resurrected from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s have dominated the landscape but lately we’re seeing a fresh appetite for pairs that look ready for the future. Standing tall (literally) among them is the adidas Springblade Lucid Blue.

Originally released in 2013 after a whopping six years of research and development, the adidas Springblade suggested that we had reached the future already. With its alien sole unit made up of nine angled blades, it felt like a truly groundbreaking silhouette.

Maybe we weren’t ready at the time because it never really took off. Now though, some 13 years later, adidas is bringing the Springblade back and this Lucid Blue colorway is a strong return.

It will come as no surprise that Rick Owens has already jumped on the silhouette, announcing that it will make up part of his upcoming collaborative capsule with adidas. A dystopian silhouette like this doesn’t go unnoticed by the Lord of Darkness.

But while Rick opts for signature dusty neutrals, this iteration looks a different direction. Reinforced mesh coats the upper, with strong Lucid Blue across the forefoot, sole unit, and TPU heel. 

Ribbed black mesh holds strong in the midfoot, setting the backdrop for a metallic Three Stripes logo to each side. A speed-lacing system rounds out the hyper-technical aesthetic.

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