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    Beginner's Guide to adidas Sneakers

    An overview of the iconic German sportswear brand. Spanning sneakers, collaborations and more.

    Author: Graeme Campbell Updated On: September 3, 2024
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    adidas x Gucci

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    Adidas x Gucci Wmns Gazelle 'Pink Velvet'
    Adidas x Gucci Wmns Gazelle Pink Velvet
    02
    Adidas x Gucci Gazelle 'Green Suede'
    Adidas x Gucci Gazelle Green Suede
    03
    Gucci x Wmns Gazelle 'Green GG Monogram'
    Gucci x Wmns Gazelle Green GG Monogram
    04
    Gucci x Gazelle 'GG Monogram'
    Gucci x Gazelle GG Monogram

    adidas x Balenciaga

    01
    Balenciaga x Adidas Wmns Triple S Sneaker 'White Red'
    Balenciaga x Adidas Wmns Triple S Sneaker White Red
    02
    Balenciaga x Adidas Wmns Triple S Sneaker 'White Blue'
    Balenciaga x Adidas Wmns Triple S Sneaker White Blue
    03
    Balenciaga x Adidas Wmns Speed Sneaker 'Black'
    Balenciaga x Adidas Wmns Speed Sneaker Black
    04
    Balenciaga x Adidas Speed Sneaker 'White Blue'
    Balenciaga x Adidas Speed Sneaker White Blue

    adidas x Prada

    01
    Adidas x Prada Forum 'White'
    Adidas x Prada Forum White
    02
    Adidas x Prada Forum 'Black'
    Adidas x Prada Forum Black
    03
    Prada x A+P Luna Rossa 21 'Cloud White'
    Prada x AP Luna Rossa 21 Cloud White
    04
    Prada x Luna Rossa 21 'Matte Silver'
    Prada x Luna Rossa 21 Matte Silver

    adidas x Bad Bunny

    01
    Bad Bunny x Campus 'Wild Moss'
    Bad Bunny x Campus Wild Moss
    02
    Bad Bunny x Campus 'Light'
    Bad Bunny x Campus Light
    03
    Bad Bunny x Forum Buckle Low 'Last Forum'
    Bad Bunny x Forum Buckle Low Last Forum
    04
    Bad Bunny x Forum Buckle Low 'Blue Tint'
    Bad Bunny x Forum Buckle Low Blue Tint

    adidas x Yu-Gi-Oh

    01
    Yu-Gi-Oh! x ADI2000 'Yugi's World'
    Yu Gi Oh x ADI2000 Yugis World
    02
    Yu-Gi-Oh! x ADI2000 'Blue Eyes White Dragon'
    Yu Gi Oh x ADI2000 Blue Eyes White Dragon
    03
    Yu-Gi-Oh! x ADI2000 'Dark Magician'
    Yu Gi Oh x ADI2000 Dark Magician
    04
    Yu-Gi-Oh! x Reptossage Slide 'Blue Eyes White Dragon'
    Yu Gi Oh x Reptossage Slide Blue Eyes White Dragon

    adidas x Pharrell

    01
    Pharrell x NMD Human Race 'Black'
    Pharrell x NMD Human Race Black
    02
    Pharrell x NMD Human Race 'Animal Print - Pulse Amber'
    Pharrell x NMD Human Race Animal Print Pulse Amber
    03
    Pharrell x NMD Human Race 'Core White'
    Pharrell x NMD Human Race Core White
    04
    BBC Ice Cream x Pharrell x NMD Human Race 'Running Dog'
    BBC Ice Cream x Pharrell x NMD Human Race Running Dog

    adidas x Raf Simons

    01
    Raf Simons x Ozweego 'Mirrored - Black'
    Raf Simons x Ozweego Mirrored Black
    02
    Raf Simons x Ozweego 'Mirrored - Clear Pink'
    Raf Simons x Ozweego Mirrored Clear Pink
    03
    Raf Simons x Stan Smith 'Cream White'
    Raf Simons x Stan Smith Cream White
    04
    Raf Simons x Stan Smith 'Powder Blue'
    Raf Simons x Stan Smith Powder Blue

    adidas x Dragon Ball Z

    01
    Dragon Ball Z x ZX 500 RM 'Son Goku'
    Dragon Ball Z x ZX 500 RM Son Goku
    02
    Dragon Ball Z x Yung-1 'Frieza'
    Dragon Ball Z x Yung 1 Frieza
    03
    Dragon Ball Z x Deerupt 'Son Gohan'
    Dragon Ball Z x Deerupt Son Gohan
    04
    Dragon Ball Z x Kamanda 'Majin Buu'
    Dragon Ball Z x Kamanda Majin Buu

    adidas x Game of Thrones

    01
    Game Of Thrones x UltraBoost 4.0 'White Walkers'
    Game Of Thrones x UltraBoost 40 White Walkers
    02
    Game of Thrones x UltraBoost 4.0 'House Targaryen Dragons'
    Game of Thrones x UltraBoost 40 House Targaryen Dragons
    03
    Game of Thrones x UltraBoost 4.0 'House Stark'
    Game of Thrones x UltraBoost 40 House Stark
    04
    Game Of Thrones x Wmns UltraBoost 4.0 'House Targaryen'
    Game Of Thrones x Wmns UltraBoost 40 House Targaryen
    Samba Classic Core Black
    Samba Classic 'Core Black'
    How to wear Sambas   
    Samba Classic White
    Samba Classic 'White'
    How to wear Sambas   
    Yeezy Slides Pure 2021 Re Release
    Yeezy Slides 'Pure' 2021 Re-Release
    How to Style Yeezys   
    Yeezy Foam Runner Ararat
    Yeezy Foam Runner 'Ararat'
    How to Style Yeezys   

    Who is the creative director of adidas?

    Alasdhair Willis was appointed Chief Creative Officer of adidas in 2022. Willis’ remit is for “shaping, defining, and shepherding the creative direction” for adidas’ three key pillars: Performance, Originals and Sportswear.

    When did adidas start? 

    adidas was started on August 18, 1949 in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

    Who started adidas?

    Adolf "Adi" Dassler started adidas following a fallout with his brother and eventual PUMA founder, Rudolf Dassler.

    Where to buy adidas sneakers?

    You can buy adidas on GOAT. Explore a selection of adidas sneakers here.

    How to tell if adidas is fake? 

    GOAT uses machine-learning technology, digital authentication, in-hand verification or a combination of these methods to determine if sneakers are fake or real. By doing so, we seek to ensure the adidas sneakers you purchase are both authentic and as-described.

    When do new adidas shoes come out? 

    adidas frequently releases sneakers in new colorways and designs. Recent and upcoming adidas releases include:

    How to clean adidas sneakers? 

    adidas sneakers typically react well to most specialist cleaning agents, but this is dependent on the materials. For more information, consult our How to Clean Sneakers Guide.

    What are some notable adidas collabs?

    Popular adidas collaborations include: 

    Shop adidas Shoes

    01
    Samba OG 'White Black Gum'
    Samba OG White Black Gum
    02
    Samba OG 'Black Gum'
    Samba OG Black Gum
    03
    Forum 84 Low 'Off White Brown'
    Forum 84 Low Off White Brown
    04
    UltraBoost 1.0 DNA 'White Black'
    UltraBoost 10 DNA White Black
    05
    NMD_R1 'Triple Black'
    NMD R1 Triple Black
    06
    Bad Bunny x Campus 'Light'
    Bad Bunny x Campus Light
    07
    Wmns Handball Spezial 'Earth Strata Gum'
    Wmns Handball Spezial Earth Strata Gum
    08
    Wmns Handball Spezial 'Corduroy Pack - Shadow Red'
    Wmns Handball Spezial Corduroy Pack Shadow Red
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