ADIDAS SNEAKER CLASSICS AND HIDDEN GEMS
The brand with the three stripes is doing many things right currently. The adidas Samba, a model that has been around for over 50 years, was named Sneaker of the Year. With the adidas Handball Spezial and Gazelle Indoor, adidas has more trending sneakers. Today, we want to look into the future and introduce you to a few old classics and some lesser-known models. Sneaker trends come and go and many adidas sneaker models have also found their place in our prediction for the sneaker trends in 2025. Let's see how good our forecast was and take a look at new adidas classics and discover hidden gems.
adidas Jabbar
The model was launched as an adidas basketball sneaker back in 1978. The model was named after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Shortly before, Jabbar had become the first professional basketball player ever to sign a contract with adidas and received his signature models as well as a lot of money. Now adidas has reissued the Jabbar and the model reflects the current sneaker aesthetic thanks to its timeless design. The adidas Jabbar is available as a low-top or high-top sneaker and we will initially see the original colourway from the 1970s back on the shelves. A white leather base, set off with blue stripes and heels. The most striking detail on the model is probably the attached suede tip on the toe box. This has evolved over the years from a half adidas Superstar plastic cap in a shell design to the current design. Check the adidas Jabbar editorial on our Blog.
adidas Samba Millennium
The adidas Samba Millennium is the modern interpretation of a classic. Originally developed as a football shoe for indoor floors, the Samba has established itself as a timeless sneaker that is popular both on and off the pitch. The Samba Millennium brings the model's heritage into the present and offers improved technology and comfort. The abrasion-resistant rubber sole is particularly striking, providing excellent grip on smooth surfaces. The reinforced toe section offers additional protection and durability, while the high-quality leather upper ensures a perfect combination of flexibility and stability. Visually, the Millennium remains true to the classic Samba lines but has been refined with subtle, modern details. This mix of retro charm and contemporary performance makes the adidas Samba Millennium a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.
adidas Superstar
Speaking of the adidas Superstar, this is without question one of the most popular adidas sneakers of all time. The model has been around for more than 50 years and in all these years there have always been phases in which the sneaker was talk of the town and could be seen everywhere. This year we have already seen some extremely interesting adidas Superstar collaborations. First and foremost Pharrell Williams with his long-term partnership with adidas and an obvious lover of the Superstar. Lately, he presented three different versions: the adidas Superstar 72, with a slim and elegant exterior, very much in the style of the 70s. The adidas Superstar 82, which stays with the modern cut and has only subtle changes. The adidas Superstar 92, on the other hand, comes across as a blown-up skate sneaker with a 90s aesthetic. Similar to the Campus 00s, everything is a little thicker and chunkier. If you imagine the model with thick laces, Missy Elliot might just come around the corner. The fact that the Superstar always manages to reinvent itself is proof of its cult status, with each generation adapting the model in its way. The adidas Superstar by Wales Bonner proves that it also looks good even in the luxurious version.
adidas Terrace sneaker
What does Terrace Culture mean?
The term Terrace Culture comes from Great Britain. The stands of the big stadiums there are called terraces. The style of clothing worn by British football fans in the stands is known as Terrace Culture or Casual. Terrace culture includes various brands, but adidas makes up the majority, especially for Terrace sneakers.
The adidas brand has a rich history when it comes to football. Be it the performance football boot that was designed to make players better and better. Or the sneakers worn by fans in the ground stands around the world, football and adidas are inseparable. Some of the sneaker styles from back then are now available as retro sneakers. In addition to the adidas Samba or the adidas Gazelle, low-profile runners such as the adidas SL 72 are also an important part of adidas Terrace sneakers. Combined with a classic adidas Firebird training jacket, optionally in the colors of your team, the casual outfit is complete. The adidas City series, which is popular with football fans and retro sneaker lovers alike, and models such as the adidas Bermuda from the adidas Island series are also sneaker classics that you should be aware of.
