The Seven 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. From a rugged terrace-inspired Winterhill SPZL to a low-profile cowhide Taekwondo and a metallic caged Chavarria Megaride — this week was so full of standouts we picked... seven of them.
Please note: Some sneakers may sell out at speed.
Shop this week's best adidas sneaker releases below
Taekwondo
Release Date: October 1
Editor's Notes: Sleek, minimal, and designed to moo-ve? The new cow-print Taekwondo is a bold step for a sleek, understated icon. Clean and fuss-free, the silhouette’s simplicity has made it a versatile choice among fashion heads, marking a shift away from the terrace sneaker dominance of recent years. A bold print on a low-profile shoe: adidas showing off its balancing skills.
Chavarria Mega WC Version Shoes
Release Date: October 3
Editor's Notes: Known for his exaggerated silhouettes, Chavarria has been given full creative freedom by adidas on the Mega WC Version. With a lightweight, breathable upper and a dappled sole, the Mega WC packs plenty of performance into its avant-garde profile. All wrapped tightly in a metallic silver cage, it’s rebellious and bold in true Chavarria fashion.
Winterhill SPZL F.C. Shoes
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Built for both terraces and trails, the Winterhill SPZL F.C. updates the sneaker/hiker hybrid for winter. Part of Gary Aspden’s cult sub-label Spezial, it draws on rugged hiking silhouettes, complete with exaggerated tread and D-eyelets, while maintaining a sportswear feel rooted in the terrace classics of adidas and Ellesse. A winter casual classic that stays true to its roots.
Handball Spezial
Release Date: October 1
Editor's Notes: With terrace sneakers topping moodboards for the last few years, it can be hard to imagine an inventive take on such a minimalist icon. Fully fall-coded in brown, this version’s fluffy upper brings fresh texture to the traditionally suede sneaker. The details are where this Handball Spezial truly shines, particularly its Art Deco-inspired woven tongue. This fall favourite is a little more than any old terrace sneaker.
BADBO 1.1 Shoes
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: Bad Bunny is back with a skate-inspired double act: the BadBo 1.1. Released alongside a dusty blue version, the ivory colourway offers an even more understated take on the inflated noughties skate shoes that clearly inspired it. Full of subtle details, from the breathable side panels to the soft pink tongue, this is one of the cleanest IYKYK collaborations of the year.
Superstar II
Release Date: October 1
Editor's Notes: Bejeweled and bedazzled, it was only a matter of time before the Superstar got the full rhinestone treatment. Building on the iconic black-and-white shell-toe silhouette, adidas takes this Superstar II in a bold direction while preserving its reputation as a perfect daily driver. A Superstar that’s subtle but sparkly.
Pokémon Samba OG
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: From Pikachu to Charizard, and now Mew-two: the adidas Samba has entered the world of Pokémon. In fluorescent lilac, with subtle Mewtwo and Poké Ball details on the tongue, this psychic Samba strikes the perfect nerdy-chic balance.
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