The adidas Superstar and flat don't even belong in the same sentence, but leave it to Yohji Yamamoto to rewrite the playbook on chunky adidas sneakers. That's more or less what's going on with the Y-3 Superstar 3G.

Before influencers and branded campaigns, the adidas Superstar went viral before viral was a thing, thanks to heavy media co-signs from hip-hop legends like Run-D.M.C., the recipients of adidas' first-ever non-athlete endorsement deal.

The OG interpretation of the shoe is considerably beefier, thanks to the stiff collar construction designed to enhance stability on the basketball courts the shoe was meant to dominate.

The Y-3 Superstar 3G replaces the original's thick sole with a slimmer outsole that widens toward the toe, where it blends into the signature shell-toe design the Superstar is known for.

There's no world in which an adidas Superstar sneaker comes without that iconic ribbed rubber cap.

The black leather eyleet extends back into the upper, adding an avant-garde edge to the classic sneaker, further boosted by a scalloped Three Stripes and perforated lining in between. This sculptural take on the classic sneaker doesn't just bring the retro sneaker up to speed; it sends it straight into the future.

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