Since launching their defining partnership in 2005, adidas and British designer Stella McCartney have set the gold standard for high-fashion athletic performance. Channeling the spirit of the 1976 Montreal Olympics through a contemporary lens, the ongoing collaboration unveils the adidas by Stella McCartney Sportswear 76.

This release brings a textural makeover to a retro track-and-field shape, landing front and center of the popular low-pro trend raging across footwear. 

Fusing ultra-low-profile runner proportions with an incongruous cozy finish, the shoe offers an eye-catching alternative to chunkier seasonal footwear and also the more sporty colorways that its retro, low-profile peers usually opt for. 

Elevated by teddy fleece material, the upper adds unexpected tactile character to a sleek, understated aesthetic. A light, breathable textile upper is wrapped in plush teddy fabric panels, anchored by a classic lace closure.

Signature 3-Stripes grace the lateral sides, while a custom aSMC logo badge on the tongue reinforces the designer credentials. A super-thin, flexible rubber outsole rounds out the retro look.

Sure, we might be seeing the barely-there sole units everywhere at the moment, but the adidas by Stella McCartney Sportswear 76 is refreshing proof that with a bit of ingenuity (and fleece) there are still ways to hit trend checkboxes without feeling like every other new release.

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