The adidas world and that of shoes: a history of over 50 years that has given rise to timeless models, capable of cyclically reappearing in our dreams. It might be due to the collaborations that adidas has been doing with the best brands in the world of fashion, from Gucci to Prada, but at the moment, shoes from the German brand are definitely among the most sought after.
The best adidas men’s shoes, all to be rediscovered
It’s been a few years since sold out or out of stock were exclusive to competing brands: the sneaker trend has evolved and with the return of more slim-looking shoes, the classic models of the three stripes brand have once again emerged.
adidas Campus 00s
It is one of the latest adidas sneakers to return to the limelight thanks to the y2k trends that continue to explode: the Campus 00s could be considered skate shoes, characterized by a fat silhouette and tongue. They come in stark stylistic contrast to the huge success of Gazelle and Samba, which, after years of chunky shoes (how can we forget the famous Balenciaga), brought back into trend a more slim sneaker with very low soles. Born in the ’70s, the Campus, which initially were called adidas Tournament, underwent a name change in the following decade and were remade in the 2000s, hence the name Campus 00s. Available on the adidas store for 110€.
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adidas Samba Silver by Wales Bonner
The collaboration between the English designer and adidas has been going on for many years now. Wales Bonner was certainly one of the first to understand that adidas Samba would be among the most sought-after sneakers in the last two years, including them in her collections long before many others. The designer of Caribbean origin is thus one of the major figures in the trend that brought back the athletic wear of adidas from the ’70s/’80s. Among her latest creations is this pair of silver adidas Samba, which seems to add a further detail that will pave the way for many other sneakers: the return of silver shoes now seems official. They are sold out everywhere, but you can find your pair on StockX starting at 308€. However, the models from the new chapter of the collaboration have also arrived, which you can find here (and are still just a click away).
308€ – BUY ON STOCKX
adidas Handball Spezial
In the desperate search for a pair of adidas Samba or Gazelle – which for a long time have been extremely hard to find due to high demand – many have wondered whether it was worth giving adidas Handball Spezial a chance. Originally designed, as the name suggests, for handball, they are now sneakers worn on a daily basis. They come in various colorways and different materials; the most classic is the black suede version. Available on the adidas store for 110€.
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adidas Stan Smith
Definitely the most iconic and timeless model of adidas sneakers. With over 50 years of history and a design of the silhouette that has remained untouched, adidas has only adapted the materials (following the commitment to use only recycled polyester by 2024): the upper is vegan and the sole is made of recycled rubber. Several designers have had a hand in it over the years, creating various collaborations, such as Raf Simons, but always showing deep respect for what is a great sneaker classic. Available on the adidas store for 120€.
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adidas Forum Low
Like many adidas sneaker models, the Forums made their debut in the ’80s. Originally born as basketball shoes, they quickly conquered the world of music as well. The Low version is a modern reinterpretation that makes it more suitable for daily and urban use. In the last two years, many celebrities have collaborated to make special editions of these sneakers, such as Bad Bunny and Beyoncé. Available on the adidas store for 110€.
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adidas Gazelle
It is impossible that in the last year you haven’t seen a pair of adidas Gazelle on someone’s feet. The original design dates back to the ’60s, but the success of the Gazelle has spanned all subsequent decades: perhaps its famous vintage silhouette made it appealing to Alessandro Michele, former creative director of Gucci, who chose it as a sneaker for the incredible collaboration between adidas and the Italian fashion house.
Thanks also to the success on TikTok, shared with the adidas Samba, at times the Gazelles have often gone sold out. Beloved by celebrities and artists, just think of the latest campaign created by adidas with Tananai and Mattia Stanga. Today, you can also find them in the official FootLocker store for 99,99€.
99,99€ – BUY ON FOOTLOCKER
adidas Adimatic
Straight from adidas’ skate archives, these sneakers come directly from the 2000s. The zigzag midsole, incredibly large adidas stripes, bold laces, and chunky structure go against what one would expect from an adidas shoe. Stylistically, they are very similar to the Campus 00s: they could therefore present a valid alternative to the latter. Available on the adidas store for 120€.
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adidas Samba blue by Sport&Rich
One of the major strengths of adidas Samba is certainly the versatility when it comes to colorways. The collaboration with Sport&Rich began last November, but the most anticipated colorway is coming out on June 15th. An almost turquoise blue (officially named blue rush) with cream white details. Several pairs are already available on StockX starting at 206€.
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adidas Gazelle by Gucci
The incredible collaboration with Gucci behind this new revamp of adidas is no secret. Although adidas has been one of the world’s most famous streetwear brands for over 50 years, it is undeniable that in the last decade, it was not going through its best period, with the exception of Kanye West’s Yeezy parenthesis. The collaboration with the Italian brand has kickstarted a successful season for adidas, reintroducing almost forgotten models on the market and bringing the German sneaker brand back to the forefront. The latest colorway for adidas Gazelle x Gucci is the one with the classic all-over Gucci design and is available on the Gucci store for 650€.
650€ – BUY ON GUCCI
adidas Ozweego
These are the adidas shoes for those who feel comfortable with a more structured shoe and a sole that raises the foot from the ground. The adidas Ozweego reinvent the ’90s look with a futuristic touch: the chunky silhouette is undoubtedly much more comfortable than other models, and the mesh fabric upper ensures freshness. Sometimes, we need a comfortable sneaker that supports us even on the longest and most intense days: the Ozweegos are definitely one of those. Available on the adidas store for 120€.
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adidas Luna Rossa by Prada
The collaboration between adidas and Prada has brought all the technological expertise in terms of sneakers from both brands (even bringing luxury shoes onto a football field for the first time). The result is a futuristic model that uses recycled Primegreen material but with a strong traditional component: the design of the adidas Luna Rossa recalls the iconic Prada America’s Cup boat shoe from 1997. The sneakers feature typical details of both brands, such as the three adidas stripes, visible in transparency under the polyester covering, and the typical red line on the Prada shoe soles. Available on the Prada store for 570€.
570€ – BUY ON PRADA
adidas Samba
A lot has been said about adidas Samba. It has been and remains the hit sneaker of the moment: from TikTok trends to being the star of bloke core style. This adidas sneaker model seems to appeal to everyone given the endless list of celebrities who have worn it lately. Moreover, it has often been unavailable for purchase due to the high demand from the public. The adidas Samba, perhaps due to its affordable price, remains the most democratic sneaker today. Currently available in two colorways on the adidas store for 120€.
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adidas Superstar
Like many other models of the best adidas shoes, the Superstar was born in the ’70s as a sneaker for basketball stars. Its success was highlighted by the ’80s hip-hop scene, making it iconic and bringing it to the top of the most famous and long-lasting sneakers of all time. It is unmistakable: from the distinct shell toe to the three side stripes. The most classic colorway will always be the white with black stripes, available on the adidas store for 120€.
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