adidas Release Dates
Adidas was founded on August 18th, 1949 by Adolf Adi Dassler, following a split from his brother Rudolf Dassler's company, which would become Puma. The company, originally based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, gets its name from the combination of the founder's nickname, Adi, and the first three letters of his surname, Das.
Adidas' iconic three-stripe logo was first introduced in 1952, initially for stability, but it quickly became a recognized symbol of the brand. Its renowned logo, the trefoil, was introduced in 1972, representing the spirit of the Olympic ideals - three continental plates. Later in 1997, the logo was streamlined to the three bars, angling to resemble a mountain, to symbolize the challenges athletes face and overcome.
Adidas' first major breakthrough came when it produced one of the first football boots with replaceable studs, which were worn by the German national team when they won the 1954 World Cup. In 1967, the brand entered the world of apparel with their Franz Beckenbauer tracksuit, named after the famous German footballer.
The brand made a successful entry into the basketball world in the early 70s with the release of the Superstar, worn by NBA stars like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In the late 80s, Adidas made waves in the hip-hop culture when the band Run-DMC wore the Superstars without laces in their concerts and even made a song titled 'My Adidas', further solidifying the brand's cultural relevance.
Adidas has been home to numerous athletes and celebrities, including football greats like Lionel Messi and David Beckham, basketball star James Harden, and tennis legend Stan Smith, whose signature shoe became one of the best-selling tennis shoes of all time. The brand has also been known for collaborations with influential figures in fashion and music, such as Kanye West's Yeezy line, Pharrell Williams' Human Race collection, and numerous collections with designer Stella McCartney.
Adidas commitment to innovation has been consistent over the years, with developments like the Boost cushioning technology introduced in 2013, and the Futurecraft series exploring sustainable and groundbreaking shoe technology. From the soccer fields to the streets, Adidas remains a global icon, representing style, performance, and a passion for sports.
adidas SL76 Wales Bonner Ash Blue
$180 • IH3262
adidas Samba Millennium Wales Bonner Wonder White
$250 • IF6703
adidas SL76 Wales Bonner Yellow Bold Orange
$180 • IH9906
adidas Samba Millennium Wales Bonner Wonder Clay
$180 • IH7756
adidas Samba Millennium Wales Bonner Wonder White Ash Blue
$180 • IH3261
adidas Samba Millennium Wales Bonner Royal Blue
$250 • IF6704
adidas Superstar Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder
$130 • IH7767
adidas Superstar Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master Splinter
$130 • IH4767
adidas Handball Spezial Sporty & Rich Brown
$120 • IH2612
adidas Handball Spezial Sporty & Rich Pink
$120 • IH2610
adidas Handball Spezial Sporty & Rich Green
$120 • IH2148
adidas Samba Caroline Hu Pink
Price TBD
adidas Samba Caroline Hu Black
Price TBD
adidas Ardwick SPZL Craft Green
$120 • IH2146
adidas Lacombe SPZL Core White
$130 • IG8938
adidas Garwen SPZL Cardboard
$140 • IG6563
adidas Blackburn SPZL Collegiate Green
$120 • IH2139
adidas Samba Caroline Hu Off-White
Price TBD
adidas Samba Caroline Hu Blue
Price TBD
adidas Samba Caroline Hu Black White
Price TBD
adidas Rivalry Nadeshot
Price TBD • IE3416
adidas Busenitz Vintage Feather Grey
$85 • JI4416