BAPE and adidas Are Dropping A Shark Hoodie With Their Superstar Collaboration

Two of the brand's most iconic pieces shine alongside the Superstar.

Matt Varga March 31, 2025

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It’s undeniable that BAPE and adidas’ ongoing partnership is defined by the Superstar. Representing the first step in their relationship all the way back in 2003, it’s been the partner’s choice for nearly a dozen distinct pairs to date, even plucked out of the lineup for three-way editions with the likes of Undefeated and atmos. More than two decades into their shared legacy, it’s no surprise that adidas and Bape hit the Superstar again, but this time they’re looping in another icon, a co-branded Shark Hoodie.

To begin with our natural focus, the adidas Bape Superstar arrives in two colorways, either utilizing embossed ABC Camo throughout the upper and swapping between white-on-blue and black-on-white. Refined detailing like gilded APE HEAD charms at the front of the lace unit and Stan Smith-esque perforations outlining the Star logo help either shoe tap into a classier side of streetwear.

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For BAPE devotees, the apparel side of this offering may be the more eye-catching. Though it isn’t the first time it’s happened, the Japanese imprint meets halfway with adidas’ heritage, printing two versions of the Firebird tracksuit with more camouflage colorways, blending the aughts and the eighties. Finally, our headline pays off with a heavy co-branded zip-up hoodie, delivering a healthy dose of Trefoil and Three Stripes branding on the torso and the ineffable Shark hood up top.

The adidas BAPE Superstar retails for $160 in both colorways, with the white edition also arriving in kids’ and infants’ sizes for $80 and $70. The accompanying apparel, including the Shark hoodie in question, ranges from $25 to $220. adidas and BAPE will host simultaneous releases on April 5th via BAPE.com, CONFIRMED, and partnering retailers. We have respective “Where To Buy” sections embedded below, to be updated with direct links upon arrival. Scroll ahead for a detailed look at exactly what the two partners are offering up for their latest.

WHERE TO BUY

UPDATE (03/31/2025):

A US release date has been scheduled for April 5th, 2025.

Mens A Bathing Ape x adidas Superstar Vintage

SKU: JR2702

RETAIL PRICE: $160

RELEASE DATE: Apr 5, 2025

US 04/05/2025 Saturday

Retailer	Release type	Status
adidas US	App Only	Check App
Sneaker Politics	Standard	Check Site
Concepts	Standard	Check Site
TAKOUT NY	Standard	Check Site

Get on the Where to Buy list

WHERE TO BUY

UPDATE (03/31/2025):

A US release date has been scheduled for April 5th, 2025.

Mens A Bathing Ape x adidas Superstar Vintage

SKU: JR2701

RETAIL PRICE: $160

RELEASE DATE: Apr 5, 2025

US 04/05/2025 Saturday

Retailer	Release type	Status
adidas US	App Only	Check App
Sneaker Politics	Standard	Check Site
Concepts	Standard	Check Site
TAKOUT NY	Standard	Check Site

Get on the Where to Buy list

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Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.