Originally debuting in 1969 before being adopted by hip-hop royalty, the adidas Superstar is no stranger to reimagination. Tapping into one of the most prevalent hardware trends in the scene right now, the Three Stripes elevates its shell-toe titan with the adidas Superstar Jewel.

Lately, if you haven’t noticed that 3D, jewelry-inspired embellishments have been dominating footwear, then you’ve been living under a rock. Popularized largely by Vans’ pearl and jewel-encrusted classics, tactile hardware has been the go-to tactic for anyone trying to update a fan-favorite.

And we get it. It’s a quick and easy way to refresh a timeless silhouette without altering its fundamental shape. While other brands lean into hybrid silhouettes, adding a range of accessories means you can keep the shape the same it’s always been, and for the Superstar, that’s a net-positive.

Dressed in a crisp, monochromatic base, the design lets its dimensional accents take center stage without cluttering the clean upper and a colorway that’s been in the game for generations.

Hard-wearing canvas in black and white is framed by the signature rubber shell toe and heel tab. Along the stitched 3-Stripes, faux-jewel studs line the lateral panels. Nothing changes underfoot. The Superstar’s classic sole unit stays strong, setting a trusty foundation for the update.

The adidas Superstar Jewel proves that subtle updates can breathe whole new life into an OG frame. While hybrids can be fun, it feels like the trend pendulum is beginning to swing back the other way in favor of the time-tested silhouettes being preserved.

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